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NORTHERN LAPWING Columbae pavonidae
Origin: China or perhaps of India Habitat: Environments dominated by cereal crops and cultivate the presence of extensive areas of land or ploughed fields. Size: 30 - 36 cm
Weight: 250 - 380 g Feeding: Granivorous, they eat fruit, vegetables, insects, earthworms, too. Biology: Also called dove, the lapwings are beautiful birds that range from white to black. Have a long tail, similar to that of the Peacock and an extremely graceful demeanor. The male larger than female and with a demeanor much more proud, in order to woo the female makes to her a real parade. Can live up to 17 years. |
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