Notes on the Grey-headed Lapwing in Kinki, W. Honshu

Abstract

This report supplements the article in Tori, 14 (68), based on observations made in Kyoto area, 1957. The winter flocks of the Grey-headed Lapwings were found broken into small groups on March 10, and some of them were already mated, but not yet laying eggs. On March 17 earliest pair had laid 3 eggs and later laying is described. They preferably nest on damp field dividing it into territories and defeated pairs nest on drier parts and delayed. They make a few to five nest hollows within 50 meters. Usually 4 eggs make a clutch but 3 in repeat laying and exceptionally 5. Defense of territory is briefly described.