Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
Order Charadriiformes
66 species in 12 genera

Size: Between 14 and 41 cm.

Distribution: All the continents. Most of the species are migratory.

Habitat: Different kinds of open areas and wetlands.

Feeding: Mainly terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. Also small vetebrates and fruits.

Breeding: The nest is a depression on the ground. 2-6 eggs. Incubation 18-38 days. Nestling period 21-42 days.

Threat status: 7 threatened species (3 Critically Endangered, 2 Endangered and 2 Vulnerable) [+info]
10 / 66 species available
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Blacksmith Plover
Vanellus armatus
White-headed Lapwing
Vanellus albiceps
Wattled Lapwing
Vanellus senegallus
Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
European Golden-Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
Snowy Plover
Charadrius alexandrinus
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula