Meaning of the word lapwing in English

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lapwing

US /ˈlæp.wɪŋ/
UK /ˈlæp.wɪŋ/
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Noun

a Eurasian plover (Vanellus vanellus) with a long crest and broad rounded wings, noted for its slow, flapping flight.

Example:
The lapwing's distinctive call echoed across the marsh.
We spotted a pair of lapwings nesting near the river.