The Misterious Lapwing

Classification of Lapwing
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : chordates
Class : Aves
Ordho : Charadriiformes
Family : Charadriidae
Genus : Vanellus
Species : V. Macropterus

Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) is one of the rare bird found only (endemic) in
Java. Charadriidae birds of this tribe in 1994 once declared extinct (Extinct) by IUCN, but since
2000 its status was revised to Critical. Nevertheless, until now the existence of this type is still
mysterious because there is no photographic evidence or new specimens obtained. Until now,
that can be found officially in Indonesia only awetannya specimens in the Zoological Museum,
Cibinong.
The bird was last recorded existence in 1940 in the delta Ci Tarum. Because not do resurvey all
the habitat and there are reports of the existence of this kind of local residents, the IUCN does
not dare call it a species extinct.

Medium body size, about 28cm. Its fur is grayish brown with a black head. Grayish
brown back and chest, abdomen black, white upside-down. Feathers flying wing black, white tail
with black subterminal line width. There is a "spur" black on the curved wings. Iris brown, black
beak, legs yellowish green or orange. One thing that is characteristic of this bird is a yellowish
white wattle over the beak. Her life in pairs in open grassland along the northern coast of the
southern coast of West Java and East Java. This endemic birds live on, among others, water
beetles, snails, insect larvae, and seeds of aquatic plants. These birds are often located around the
watery areas (edges of rivers, estuaries, and swamps), but does not like water. They are often
seen it perched in a dry place at about wetlands such as twigs, stones and grass.

Some areas reported inhabited among others

• Sawangan forest, Petungkriyono, Pekalongan (Central Java); last seen in 2001 by a team of
Community Forestry Pekalongan.
• Mount Ungaran forest (Central Java).
• Betiri Meru National Park, Jember (East Java).
• Lumajang (East Java); here the locals call it "Plirik" and consider it a sacred bird because there
is a motif resembling a dagger on the wings.
• Hazy Mountains (West Java).
Masked lapwing (Vanellus miles), previously known as kettle mask and is often called
the wing-spurs pot or kettle only on the distribution of its origin, is a large bird, common and
conspicuous in his native Australia, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the continent.
He spent most of his time on the ground looking for food such as insects and worms and has
several distinctive calls.
Deployment and subspecies Masked lapwing consists of two subspecies, with regional
distribution:
1. V. m. miles (Boddaert, 1783), spread in the northeast and southern Papua, the Aru Islands to
northern Australia; possible as visitors during the non-breeding season in the Southeast
2. V. m. novaehollandiae (Stephens, 1819), spread in eastern and southeastern Australia,
Tasmania and New Zealand Where life and habits Masked lapwing live in groups in large
swarms in open countryside: airfield, plowed land, land penyenggutan. Birds are noisy and
quarrelsome, ready to dive when the bully approached the nest. This bird foraging style kettle
typical family is running, pecking, and walking.
Malang is an Education City that spawned many academics reliable. Some of them form
a community care educative environment. Eyes unfortunate Lapwing (MEL) is the community.
Driven by the students from the Department of Biology, University of Malang (UM), and has
been established since 2009. MEL is established by Heru Cahyono, Biology UM alumnus.
Initially Heru and his friends have a penchant for bird watching (bird watching). And of the
craze that Heru began to introduce the bird observation activities.
Heru's intention seems to get a positive response from his colleagues. MEL membership
proved progressively increased until now. Not to mention, MEL is a community that is
authorized under the Student Association (HMJ) Biology UM. Although most of the members
are students of the Biology Department, but did not rule out other departments also joined in it.
Riri one member MEL said that the concentration of MEL is observing and researching birds.
Biology student of class of 2012 is explained, that the MEL is often organize large events and
participate in various activities related to the environment. "Our greatest activity is Save Our
Predator, then we are also actively joined in the committee Observer Bird Society of Indonesia,"
he explained.
In addition to the activities, MEL is also not free from nicks achievements of both
individual members and groups. "We've won the first place in Bedugul Bali Bird Race and
Competition Bird Watching in Cangar," he explained. Environmental awareness activities have
been followed by the release of Eagle MEL is Sempu Bondol Island, South Malang. In addition
to conducting the release of Java Eagles at Mount Ijen. Together with the Natural Resources
Conservation Center (BKSDA), MEL often confiscated birds are prohibited dipelihara.Itu to be
released back to nature. The confiscated birds should habituate for a month as a form of
adjustment to the new environment. "After undergoing a process of habituation, we were still
observed for one month in nature. It is to ensure the birds are actually already able to live
independently in the wild, "said Riri. Ardi Vienna Saputra
Javan Lapwing, birds that Mysterious
Javan Lapwing is one of the rare bird found only on the island of Java. This bird once declared
extinct in 1994, but since 2000 was revised to be critical. However, until now, the existence of
Javan Lapwing remains a mystery, between extinct or not. Because of some of the research, not
one that gets real evidence the existence of this rare bird. The bird was last recorded existence in
1940 at the Delta CRB.

Javan Lapwing birds live in pairs in open grassland along the north coast and the south coast of
West Java, East Java. Food endemic birds, among others, water beetles, snails, insect larvae and
seeds of aquatic plants. Javan Lapwing habitats are often located around the watery areas, such
as the banks of rivers, estuaries, and marshes. However, this bird does not like water, so they are
often seen perched in a dry place at about wetlands such as twigs, stones and grass.
Javan Lapwing characteristics:
1. A medium sized, approximately 28 cm.
2. The fur is grayish brown with a black head.
3. Back and chest grayish brown, black belly, white upside-down.
4. feathers flying wing black, white tail with black subterminal line width.
5. There is a black spur on the curved wings.
6. Iris brown, black beak, legs yellowish green or orange.
7. One thing that is typical of this bird is a yellowish white wattle over the beak.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - wetlands become important ecosystems for water birds.

Environmental damage wetlands where water birds create urgency.

Dwi Mulyawati, Biodiversity Officer Burung Indonesia, said one species of water birds whose
fate worry in the wetland is Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus). "Birds that live in Java is
feared closer to extinction," he said.

Dwi, in a statement via email to Kompas.com, Wednesday (01/02/2012), explains that the Javan
Lapwing has a habit of staying in the vast region of swamps, estuaries and wetlands puddles
during the rainy season. Hunt, arrest and loss of natural habitat is the main threat to the
population is relatively small.

"Birds are one of the rarest in the world was last seen in 1939 in Meleman Beach, the southern
coast of Java. Since it was not seen again in his presence," said Dwi.

The Indonesian Government has set Javan Lapwing as the animal is protected since 1978 and is
now the status of Critical. Scientists until now still continue to conduct surveys along the coast
and wetlands on the island of Java to rediscover the presence of the bird.

Javan Lapwing bird status reiterates the need for the preservation of wetlands. Indonesia is
estimated wetland area is 20 percent of the land area or 40 million hectares. However, now the
number continues to shrink.

Dwi explained, development and environmental management ignored the preservation of

wetlands duly noted back. Especially with the moment of February 2 as the Day of Wetlands.
Author: Yunanto Wiji Utomo
Editor: Pepih Nugraha
 Trulek yellow wattle-like mask, right?
Kidnesia.com - Masked yellow color, good at kicking, and sound bitchy. Who is the hero? That
bird Trulek Kenanga (Vanellus miles) from Papua.
Trulek bird has a bright yellow slabs of meat in between the eyes. Slabs of meat was hung like a
wattle rooster. Hmm, so Trulek face as if wearing a yellow mask, deh. No wonder, if Trulek
dubbed masked or Masked Plover bird.
Trulek very sharp eyes. Stern impression. Yes, Trulek is known as a bold bird.
Trulek fierce and bold.
She likes stood staring at the animals that pass with his chest puffed up and flapping its wings
without fear. Trulek also dare to make a nest in the open, such as an open grass field, the edge of
the beach is open.
In fact, Trulek also made a nest on the ground or the car park at the airfield where aircraft. Well,
whereas, other birds prefer to nest in the upper branches or hidden in the bushes.
Why Trulek braved danger, huh? Hmm, that's because, Trulek has some advantages. Trulek
babies have similar plumage color of the soil. Trulek baby coat color was indistinguishable from
the surrounding land. This color Trulek save the baby from danger.
Trulek baby fur color is similar to the ground.
Additionally, Trulek always make the empty nest to distract predators. Trulek then make a fuss
and fight with beasts of prey near the empty nest.
In fact, Trulek can kick other animals with kakinya.Seperti people are good at kung fu. Worse
yet, predators also chastised Trulek with voice fretted as builders grumble that bitchy. Waaaah,
of course, many predators are afraid Trulek. Complete, deh, capital Trulek to be brave bird.
Javan Lapwing bird existence Still Mystery
Posted on January 1, 2010 by alamendah
http://alamendah.org/2010/01/01/burung-trulek-jawa-keberadaannya-masih-misteri/
Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus) is one of the rare bird found only (endemic) in Java. The
bird of the family Charadriidae in 1994 once declared extinct (Extinct) by IUCN, but since 2000,
its status was revised to "Critical" (Critically Endangered; CR). Nevertheless, until now the
existence of Javan Lapwing bird is still a mystery among extinct or not.
Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus), which in English is called Javan Lapwing, Javanese
Lapwing or Plover Sunda until now not known exactly how many species are left. Even the
status "Critical" (Critically Endangered; CR) given by the IUCN Redlist, only an assumption
based on records that were made in 1940. Various studies conducted investigations and none
obtain real evidence the existence of this rare bird. Still remains a mystery.

The bird was last recorded existence in 1940 at the Delta CRB. Perhaps because IUCN has not
been re-surveyed all habitats, and there are reports of the existence of this kind of local residents,
the IUCN has not dared to call it as an extinct species.
The characteristics of Javan Lapwing. Javan Lapwing bird (Vanellus macropterus) of medium
size, about 28 cm. Its fur is grayish brown with a black head. Grayish brown back and chest,
abdomen black, white upside-down. Feathers flying wing black, white tail with black
subterminal line width. There is a black spur on the curved wings. Iris brown, black beak, legs
yellowish green or orange. One thing that is characteristic of this bird is a yellowish white wattle
exquisitely perched above the beak.
Javan Lapwing bird (Vanellus macropterus) live in pairs in open grassland along the north coast
and the south coast of West Java, East Java. Food endemic birds, among others, water beetles,
snails, insect larvae and seeds of aquatic plants.
Javan Lapwing habitat. These endangered birds are often located around the watery areas (edges
of rivers, estuaries, and swamps), but does not like water. They are often seen it perched in a dry
place at about wetlands such as twigs, stones and grass.
Some areas are believed to be inhabited endemic status of this crisis include:
• Forest Sawangan, Petungkriyono, Pekalongan (Central Java); last seen in 2001 by Tim
Komunity Forestry Pekalongan.
• Forest Ungaran (Central Java).
• Merubetiri, Jember (East Java).
• Lumajang (East Java); Here the locals call it "Plirik" and consider it a sacred bird because there
is a motif resembling a dagger on the wings.
• Hazy Mountains (West Java).
Bird endemic to the island of Java, though included in the category of "Critical" (Critically
Endangered; CR), but its existence is still a mystery. Either there or even extinct. Until now, that
can be found easily just specimens (awetannya) are stored in the Museum of Zoology, Cibinong.
Hopefully, Javan Lapwing bird (Vanellus macropterus) remained in one corner on the island of
Java. It was an uncomfortable if I then need an update to my article titled Extinct Animals
Indonesia, which I wrote on this blog a few months ago.

Well ,, Trulek bird is given the suffix of the word 'Java' because this bird species from the
island of Java in particular is at the West Java. According to the IUCN Red List, Javan Lapwing
bird (Vanellus macropterus) have the status of CR (Critically Endanger)
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22693962/0
The image above has shown an overview of Javan Lapwing bird that ever existed on the island
of Java, Indonesia. Let's find out a little information about this Javan Lapwing bird !!
The classification of birds are Javan Lapwing
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Charadriidae
Species: Vanellus macropterus
Javan Lapwing bird (Vanellus macropterus) is a medium-sized ground bird about 28 cm long
legs and brown backs. Feathers of these birds fly looks black on the wings and tail are black and
white striped. Neck and head are black, circle gray neck, chest and side parts are brown with
black abdomen black spurs on the curved section of the wing. Part black wattle flesh pink and
white are typical and legs look yellow.
How it spreads ??
Javan Lapwing bird is a species that is very rare inhabitants. There used to be on the East. But
there are also people who have seen the bird species in Sumatra and West Java sea. They live in
pairs in open grassland along the northern coast in the south coast of West Java and East Java.
Javan Lapwing bird found on the waterfront or open places are generally near the water. On the
island of Java, there are only 9 species are usually the winter visitors. There are only two types of
settling one of which is thought to have become extinct.
Breeding of these birds only breed in West Java. Javan Lapwing bird only produce as much as 4
grain eggs are laid in shallow basin direrumputan in May and June. Javan Lapwing bird eggs
brownish with dark spots and blotches are evident.

Why Javan Lapwing bird's status CR (Critically Endangered) ????

Therefore, since 1940 has been recorded that the populations of birds Javan Lapwing has been
decreasing as well as the more experienced destruction due to illegal hunting and the population
too little. Status CR (Critically Endanger) in birds Javan Lapwing (Vanellus macropterus)
determined since 2012 ago. Due to the nature of Javan Lapwing bird conceited become victims
of gross human population pressure in addition to poaching. It causes Javan Lapwing bird status
becomes CR (Critically Endanger). The evidence is in the mass media about the Javan Lapwing
bird (Vanellus macropterus) is

According republika (2012) the reduction in the wetlands become a threat to the habitat
of birds Javan Lapwing. Many wetland transition into a settlement and paddy fields make the
wetlands disappeared. In fact, wetlands have ecological functions that maintain the balance of
land and water ecosystems, habitats or both plant and its animal life. wetlands damaged will not
be able to support a large population of water birds. Mangrove forests and the expanse of mud,
swamp or rice is a type of wetland habitats preferred Javan Lapwing, because in the land of their
foraging, resting and breeding. Hunt, arrest and loss of natural habitat is the main threat to the
population is relatively small. Indonesian government designated it a protected species since
1978. Until now, experts are still tracking the whereabouts of avian bird Critical status (Critically
Endangered / CR) is. In addition, experts trace it through surveys and expeditions along the coast
or wetlands on the island of Java.
Stages conservation ??
The stages are done by researchers and conservation centers are constantly seeking information
about the whereabouts of this Javan Lapwing bird in order to save it from extinction. The
existing status led researchers continue to explore and seek to know the will of birds Javan
Lapwing. IUCN actually never set the status "Etinct" (extinct) in Javan Lapwing bird in 1994.
But in 2000 its status changed back into a CR (Critically Endanger). However, local residents
have said that the birds have been seen Javan Lapwing back in 1994. It causes the IUCN can not
say that the status of the bird is extinct Javan Lapwing. The next stages of conservation is in the
form of the establishment of the Indonesian government rules to protect birds Javan Lapwing
(Vanellus macropterus). In addition, observers wetlands before construction is mostly done as
well as good environmental management.