Lapwings (subfamily Vanellinae) are any of various ground-nesting birds (family Charadriidae) akin to plovers and dotterels. They range from 10 to 16 inches (25 to 41 cm) in length.

Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Description: Northern Lapwings are strikingly patterned birds characterized by their black and white heads, featuring long, erect black crests at the …

Lapwing, any of numerous species of birds of the plover family, Charadriidae (order Charadriiformes), especially the Eurasian lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, of farmlands and grassy …

Lapwings breed between mid-March and June. They nest on spring-tilled arable land or on short grassland with a low stocking rate. Birds with arable nests often walk their chicks onto grazed …

Lapwings are large plovers, often with crests, and various kinds are found in most parts of the world except North America. They are often more at home in open fields than on shorelines. …

By late spring, cute, fluffy lapwing chicks can be seen venturing out to forage. If the nest is threatened at all, the parents will attacked or 'mob' the potential predators. Lapwings can be …

May 3, 2025 · Lapwings, well, they’re instantly recognizable. At least, I *think* so! They have this distinctive crest on their head, kind of like a mini-mohawk, and their plumage is usually a mix …

Oct 9, 2025 · Lapwings are medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae of the family Charadriidae, which also includes the plovers and dotterels. A lapwing can be …

Lapwings, part of the Vanellinae subfamily, are ground-nesting birds similar to plovers and dotterels. They are easily recognised by their slow, irregular wingbeats and a shrill, wailing cry.

Information about Lapwing movements and migration based on online bird portals (e.g. BirdTrack), Ringing schemes and tracking studies. Lifecycle and body size information for …