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- Species Name: Lapwing
- Scientific Name: Vanellus vanellus
- Habitat: Open grassy pastures upland sheep areas and ploughed fields
- Legal Status: Directive 79/409 Annex II Irish Red list Berne Convention Annex III Bonn Convention Annex II AEWA Annex II
- Possible Designation: SPA Ramser Site Wildfowl Sanctuary