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Extinct

Javan Lapwing

Vanellus macropterus

Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South & Southeast Asia.

The Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) is a member of the Charadriidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 325 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

Conservation status

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EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Charadriiformes
  3. Family Charadriidae Plovers
  4. Genus Vanellus
  5. Species macropterus

Where it lives

Java

Quick facts

Weight
325 g
Family
Charadriidae
Order
Charadriiformes

How to identify

Similar birds

Biology & behaviour

Behaviour

Where it forages largely on the ground.

The Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) is a member of the Charadriidae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Java.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 325 g, with a wing length of about 24.3 cm and a tail of around 8.3 cm.

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Javan Lapwing?

The Javan Lapwing is a large bird that weighs around 325 g.

Where does the Javan Lapwing live?

The Javan Lapwing is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Java.

What family does the Javan Lapwing belong to?

The Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) belongs to the Charadriidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

Is the Javan Lapwing endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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