About the Wattled Lapwing
The African wattled lapwing, also known as the Senegal wattled plover or simply wattled lapwing, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. It is a resident breeder in most of sub-Saharan Africa outside the rainforests, although it has seasonal movements.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus senegallus |
| Species Codes | watlap1, AWPL, AWLA, WALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wattled Lapwing belong to?
The Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus senegallus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Wattled Lapwing?
The African wattled lapwing, also known as the Senegal wattled plover or simply wattled lapwing, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. It is a resident breeder in most of sub-Saharan Africa outside the rainforests, although it has seasonal movements....
Where can I report a Wattled Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Wattled Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watlap1, or on iNaturalist.
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