Black-headed Lapwing
- Scientific name
- Vanellus tectus
- Family
- Charadriidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
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The Black-headed lapwing, *Vanellus tectus*, is a distinctive wading bird native to sub-Saharan Africa, recognized by its striking black-and-white facial pattern and a slender crest. It is particularly noted for its broad wings and pointed tail, features that assist in its characteristic rapid, agile flight across savanna and open grassland habitats.
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