Senegal Lapwing
NameSenegal Lapwing
Common NameSenegal Lapwing
Scientific NameVanellus lugubris
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)62.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsDark brown crown, grey head and breast, white supercilium (stripe above the eye), and a prominent yellow eye-ring. The back and wings are brown, contrasting with a white belly and flanks. The legs are dark, and the bill is black.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a sharp, high-pitched "kreek-kreek" or "kip-kip-kip" often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and northern South Africa. It is a partial migrant in some parts of its range.
Identifying Featuresyellow eye-ring, white supercilium, grey head and breast, brown back, long dark legs
Description
The Senegal Lapwing is a medium-sized wader characterized by its grey head and breast, brown back, and distinctive yellow eye-ring. It typically forages in open grasslands and cultivated areas, often in small flocks, feeding on insects and other invertebrates.
