About the White-tailed Lapwing
The white-tailed lapwing or white-tailed plover is a wader in the lapwing genus. The genus name Vanellus is Medieval Latin for a lapwing and derives from vannus a winnowing fan. The specific leucurus is from Ancient Greek leukouros, "white-tailed".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus leucurus |
| Species Codes | whtlap1, WTLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Lapwing belong to?
The White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Lapwing?
The white-tailed lapwing or white-tailed plover is a wader in the lapwing genus. The genus name Vanellus is Medieval Latin for a lapwing and derives from vannus a winnowing fan. The specific leucurus is from Ancient Greek leukouros, \"white-tailed\"....
Where can I report a White-tailed Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtlap1, or on iNaturalist.
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