African Wattled Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Charadriidae — Plovers
African Wattled Lapwing, Vanellus senegallus, is a resident breeder in inland sub-Saharan Africa except the central, south-western and southern parts. It belongs to the plover family and is a large lapwing. Its most striking feature is the set of yellow wattles on the face, which make it easy to pick out. It is a common breeder in wet lowland places, especially damp grassland, and also uses drier ground. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1766.
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Family
- Charadriidae — Plovers
- Breeding range
- Africa: inland Sub-Saharan Africa except (c, sw, and s)
