Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula | 7 |
| Sociable Lapwing Vanellus gregarius | 4 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | 4 |
| Little Ringed Plover Thinornis dubius | 3 |
| Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus | 3 |
Family
The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The family contains 69 species that are divided into 12 genera.
Order
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.