Pencil Sketch of Lapwing

The lapwing is a familiar medium-large wading bird whose distinctive call gives its alternative name of Peewit. It is a regular sight throughout the year. Some lapwings are migratory – they breed in Britain and then fly to southwest Europe for the winter, or breed in Northern Europe and come to Britain for the winter months. Other lapwings are permanent British residents, living here all year round.

The lapwing grows to 31cm long and 250gm in weight, with a large wingspan up to 87cm. It is boldly patterned in black and white with a black wispy crest on the crown of its head. The feathers on its upper body are tinged with iridescent green. Look out for the lapwing’s slow distinctive flight; its rounded wings making lazy wing beats.

The lapwing mainly eats invertebrates including flightless insects such as leatherjackets and wireworms, as well as earthworms, spiders, snails and fresh water molluscs. When feeding, it systematically scans the ground, listening, and then snatches the food with its bill.

The lapwing breeds from early February to May or June. The male makes dramatic aerobatic courtship displays, performing twists, turns and somersaults. This display is accompanied by a loud swishing of his wings and noisy calls, scraping the ground and showing off his chestnut under-tail feathers, in a bid to attract the female. The male also makes hollows in the soil where the female will lay the eggs. The attracted female then chooses the best nest site, lining the hollow in the ground with dried grass and leaves. She lays four olive-brown eggs, blotched with black and dark brown patches. Incubation lasts about 28 days and the chicks are able to fly after five or six weeks.



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