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Vanellus cinereus
Also known as: Grey-headed Lapwing
Basic stats
Diet
Insects, worms, small invertebrates
Habitat
Paddies, wet grassland, riverbanks
Range
Breeds Japan and China, winters south to Southeast Asia
Clutch size
3–4 eggs
Incubation period
About 28 days
Size
Medium (34–37cm)
Wingspan
~75–80cm
Weight
~235–360g
A tall lapwing with a grey head and breast, yellow bill tipped black, and bold black-and-white wing pattern shown in flight.
A rare and accidental visitor to Borneo, wandering well south of its usual East Asian wintering range into rice paddies and wet grassland.
