About the Sociable Lapwing
The sociable lapwing, referred to as the sociable plover in the UK, is a wader in the plover family. It is a fully migratory bird, breeding in Kazakhstan and wintering in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and Sudan with a very small wintering population in Iberia. Historical literature referred to this bird as the black-bellied lapwing.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus gregarius |
| Species Codes | soclap1, SOLA |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sociable Lapwing belong to?
The Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sociable Lapwing?
The Sociable Lapwing is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sociable Lapwing?
The sociable lapwing, referred to as the sociable plover in the UK, is a wader in the plover family. It is a fully migratory bird, breeding in Kazakhstan and wintering in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and Sudan with a very small wintering population in Iberia. Historical literature referred ...
Where can I report a Sociable Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Sociable Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soclap1, or on iNaturalist.
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