Brown-chested Lapwing
Vanellus superciliosus
The Brown-chested Lapwing (Vanellus superciliosus) is a legendary plovers and lapwing found in 8 countries, weighing about 150 g. The brown-chested lapwing, also brown-chested wattled plover, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae.
About the Brown-chested Lapwing
The brown-chested lapwing, also brown-chested wattled plover, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It resides year-round in a narrow strip of land from southwestern Nigeria to northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; its wintering range extends toward Lake Chad, Lake Victoria and northern Zambia.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Kenya.
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Brown-chested Lapwing look like?
- The brown-chested lapwing, also brown-chested wattled plover, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae.
- How big is a Brown-chested Lapwing?
- The Brown-chested Lapwing is a medium sized bird weighing about 150 g.
- Where can you see a Brown-chested Lapwing?
- The Brown-chested Lapwing occurs in 8 countries, including Uganda, Cameroon, Rwanda, Nigeria and the Central African Republic.
- What birds look similar to a Brown-chested Lapwing?
- The Brown-chested Lapwing is most easily confused with the Spot-breasted Lapwing, the Sociable Lapwing and the Black-headed Lapwing.
- Is the Brown-chested Lapwing endangered?
- The Brown-chested Lapwing is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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