About the Javan Lapwing
The Javan lapwing also known as Javanese lapwing and Javanese wattled lapwing is a wader in the lapwing family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus macropterus |
| Species Codes | sunlap1, JALA |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Lapwing belong to?
The Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Javan Lapwing?
The Javan Lapwing is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Javan Lapwing?
The Javan lapwing also known as Javanese lapwing and Javanese wattled lapwing is a wader in the lapwing family....
Where can I report a Javan Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sunlap1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Plovers and Lapwings 69 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
69
Species in Family
1
iNat Observations
CR
IUCN Status
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