About the Spot-breasted Lapwing
The spot-breasted lapwing, also known as the spot-breasted plover, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands. There are no known subspecies of the bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus melanocephalus |
| Species Codes | spblap1, SBLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-breasted Lapwing belong to?
The Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Spot-breasted Lapwing?
The spot-breasted lapwing, also known as the spot-breasted plover, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands. There are no known subspecies of the bird....
Where can I report a Spot-breasted Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-breasted Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spblap1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
61
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