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, and are noted for their slow, irregular wingbeats in flight and a shrill, wailing cry.

The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the peewit or pewit, tuit or tewit, green plover, or (in Ireland and Great Britain) pyewipe or just lapwing, is a bird in the lapwing subfamily. It is common through temperate Eurosiberia.

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 pasture to feed. Lapwings feed mainly on earthworms, leatherjackets, insects and their larvae.

Lapwings can be recognised by their long crests, black and white patterns, and very broad, round wingtips. From a distance, lapwings look black and white, but up-close, the back has an iridescent green and purple sheen. Widespread, particularly in lowland areas. Did you know?

Lapwings are known for their long legs and typical upright stance when walking. Most species feature colorful wattles—red, yellow, or orange—around their faces and distinctive markings on their faces and breasts. They are notable for their unique and erratic flight pattern, which combines slow wingbeats with frequent flapping and gliding. 1.1.

The southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis), commonly called quero-quero in Brazil, or tero in Argentina and Uruguay, tero-tero in Paraguay, and queltehue in Chile is a wader in the order Charadriiformes.

Lapwings are about 30 cm (12 inches) long, with broad, rounded wings. Several species have crests, and some have wing spurs (sharp projections at the bend of the wing for use in fighting). The Eurasian lapwing is green-glossed black above with white cheeks.

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 is common in Europe and Asia; it rarely wanders to …

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 farmland to wetlands, and locally on coastal mudflats. Declining in some areas with land-use changes.

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.