Northern Lapwing Facts
Vanellus vanellus
The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the peewit or pewit, tuit or tewit, green plover, or (in Ireland and Great Britain) pyewipe or just lapwing, is a bird in the lapwing subfamily. It is common through temperate Eurosiberia.
- Lifespan
- Up to 24.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Northern Lapwing Facts at a Glance
The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the peewit or pewit, tuit or tewit, green plover, or (in Ireland and Great Britain) pyewipe or just lapwing, is a bird in the lapwing subfamily. It is common through temperate Eurosiberia.
It belongs to the family Charadriidae in the order Charadriiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Northern Lapwing Conservation Status
Northern Lapwing is listed here as Near Threatened. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 24.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 218.37 g
Fun facts
- Both the nest and the young are fiercely defended against all intruders, including horses and cattle.
- It is a wader that breeds in cultivated areas and other habitats with short vegetation.
- It migrates mainly by day, often in large flocks.
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