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Scientific Classification
KINGDOM: Animalia
PHYLUM: Chordata
CLASS: Aves
ORDER: Charadriiformes
FAMILY: Charadriidae
GENUS: Vanellus
SPECIES: V. vanellus
Conservation Status
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Male northern lapwings are covered with black plumage on their back and chest, and white on the underparts, with a long black crest and defined black facial markings. Both genders have similar bodies, the greenish tinge to their wings, and long pinkish legs, but females have a smaller crest and less-defined facial markings.
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The main predators of northern lapwings are crows and foxes.
They migrate to avoid threats, lack of food, and low temperatures.