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 back of their …

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

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. This species …

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 …

Familiar birds of farmlands and wetlands, lapwings can often be seen wheeling through winter skies in large, black and white flocks. As spring approaches, these flocks get smaller; some birds head back …

May 3, 2025 · Lapwings are pretty unmistakable once you know what to look for. Their most striking feature is definitely that long, pointed crest – they practically wear it like a crown! They’re also …

Among all the species of lapwings in the world, the Northern Lapwing is the most likely one that will be seen. It is usually along the eastern coast of the North American Continent. The Southern Lapwing is …

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.

Free, global bird ID and field guide app powered by your sightings and media. A handsome and striking large wader (shorebird) with long wispy crest. Fairly common in open habitats, from grassland and …