Vanellus vanellus
Length:
28cm to 31cm
Wingspan:
82cm to 87cm
Weight:
140g to 320g
The lapwing is a black and white member of the plover family with a magnificent crest. It gets its name from the way it flys, which is wavering. In-flight, you'll see the rounded wing shape which makes it easier to identify.
Lapwings are also known as peewits due to their display calls.
Their diets mainly consist of insects and worms.
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