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Javan Lapwing

Javan Lapwing

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The Javanese Wattled Lapwing is a critically endangered or possibly extinct species, historically found on the island of Java. It was known for its striking facial wattles.
Where to spot
Historically occurred in swampy grasslands and freshwater wetlands on the island of Java, Indonesia.
How to spot
Due to its probable extinction, practical observation is not possible. Any unconfirmed sighting would require immediate verification by ornithological experts. It was described with prominent facial wattles.
When to spot
Observation is extremely unlikely or impossible due to its critically endangered status or probable extinction. Historically, it would have been observed during daylight hours in its wetland habitat.
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File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 1).jpg
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 2).jpg
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 3).jpg
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 4).jpg
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 5).jpg
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 3).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 4).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Javakiebitz (Vanellus macropterus), ausgestorbene Art, Java, Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha, Inv. 7980 (Ansicht 5).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species has not been reliably sighted for decades, leading to concerns about its extinction due to habitat loss and degradation on Java.
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