About the Spur-winged Lapwing
The spur-winged lapwing or spur-winged plover is a lapwing species, one of a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus spinosus |
| Species Codes | spwlap1, ASWL, SWLA, SWPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spur-winged Lapwing belong to?
The Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Spur-winged Lapwing?
The spur-winged lapwing or spur-winged plover is a lapwing species, one of a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae....
Where can I report a Spur-winged Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Spur-winged Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spwlap1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
5,792
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