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| Vanellus superciliosus |
(Reichenow, 1886) |
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Family: Charadriidae |
Order: Charadriiformes |
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Brown-chested lapwing |
Vanneau ą poitrine chātaine |
Avefrķa pechirrufa |
Rotbrustkiebitz |
| Migration: partial |
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some transequatorial |
Intra-African migrant. Adults migrate through E & C Zaire in Nov-Dec, returning in Jul-Aug, then with
immatures, suggesting migration to and from breeding grounds. Non-breeders in S Zaire, Rwanda and other
parts of E Africa in Jul-Dec. Nigerian breeding birds have been shown to store fat before leaving breeding
grounds. Outside breeding season, occurs in flocks of 30 birds, maximum 100. (del Hoyo J, Elliott
A, Sargatal J (eds), 1996)
- digitised by GROMS, after del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1996) - www.hbw.com,
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| Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Feedback: mail to Klaus Riede |
| (Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel) |