About the White-tailed Lapwing
The white-tailed lapwing or white-tailed plover is a wader in the lapwing genus. The genus name Vanellus is Medieval Latin for a lapwing and derives from vannus a winnowing fan. The specific leucurus is from Ancient Greek leukouros, "white-tailed".
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Germany, Norway, Spain, Belgium, France, Finland, Netherlands, Palestinian Territories, Sudan.
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Banded LapwingVanellus tricolorThe banded lapwing is a medium-sized shorebird with short dark purplish legs and a dull red tibia.
White-crowned LapwingVanellus albicepsThis lapwing is unmistakable.
Andean LapwingVanellus resplendensThe Andean lapwing is about 33 cm (13 in) long and weighs 193 to 230 g (6.8 to 8.1 oz).
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