Spur-winged Lapwing
Vanellus spinosus
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Spur-winged Lapwing with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Sociable Lapwing Vanellus gregarius | 4 |
| Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus | 2 |
| Three-banded Plover Thinornis tricollaris | 1 |
| Little Ringed Plover Thinornis dubius | 1 |
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.