River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) – A Detailed Analysis Taxonomy & Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae Genus: Vanellus Species: V. duvaucelii The River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii), a striking wader, belongs to the Charadriidae family, which includes lapwings and plovers. This species was named in honor of Alfred Duvaucel, a French […]