About the African 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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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Burundi, Liberia, United Arab Emirates, Portugal.
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Spur-winged LapwingVanellus spinosusThe spur-winged lapwing is a medium-large wader with a black crown, chest, foreneck stripe and tail.
Yellow-wattled LapwingVanellus malabaricusThese are conspicuous and unmistakable birds found in dry stony and open grassland or scrub habitats.
Grey-headed LapwingVanellus cinereusThe grey-headed lapwing is 34–37 cm long.
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