White-tailed Lapwing
White-tailed Lapwing
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The White-tailed Lapwing is a graceful and elegant lapwing distinguished by its entirely white tail, which is particularly prominent in flight. It has a pale sandy-brown body and long yellow legs.
Where to spot
Breeds from the Middle East to Central Asia, wintering south to Northeast Africa and South Asia. Found in wetlands, marshes, flooded fields, and slow-moving rivers with muddy edges.
How to spot
The key identification feature is the entirely white tail, which is clearly visible when the bird is walking or flying. Look for its pale brown upperparts, white underparts, and bright yellow legs. Its call is a sharp, musical 'kew-kew-kew'.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) in its northern range, or during winter (autumn to early spring) in its southern non-breeding grounds.
Where to spot
Breeds from the Middle East to Central Asia, wintering south to Northeast Africa and South Asia. Found in wetlands, marshes, flooded fields, and slow-moving rivers with muddy edges.
How to spot
The key identification feature is the entirely white tail, which is clearly visible when the bird is walking or flying. Look for its pale brown upperparts, white underparts, and bright yellow legs. Its call is a sharp, musical 'kew-kew-kew'.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) in its northern range, or during winter (autumn to early spring) in its southern non-breeding grounds.
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Door J.M.Garg - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2902572
The White-tailed Lapwing's entirely white tail is a unique and definitive field mark among lapwings, helping to differentiate it quickly from similar species even from a distance.
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