Northern Lapwing
Scientific name: Vanellus vanellus
Mongolian name: Умардын Хавтгаалж
Order: Charadriiformes
Bird family: Charadriidae (Plovers, lapwings)
Conservation status: NT
Key information
The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), is a bird in the plover family. It is common through temperate Eurasia. It has rounded wings and a crest. It is also the shortest-legged of the lapwings.
Length : 28–33 cm (11–13 in)
Wingspan: 67–87 cm (26–34 in)
Weight : 128–330 g
Population : The overall population trend is decreasing, although some populations have unknown trends
Habitat: Breeds in variety of wide open habitats with short vegetation or bare ground
Diet: primarily on insects and other small invertebrates
Location
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