Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Near ThreatenedThe Northern Lapwing is a rounded plover with a wispy crest and glossy green-and-white plumage. Its tumbling display flight and "peewit" call are classic farmland sounds, though it is now Near Threatened.
Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Vanellus vanellus
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Its population is under pressure and close to qualifying as threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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