Northern lapwing

The lapwing is a striking bird with a wispy crest, found across temperate parts of Europe and Asia. It's known for its tumbling flight and loud, peewit-like calls that give it some of its nicknames. These birds prefer open landscapes where their bold black-and-white plumage makes them easy to spot.

• Lapwings perform dramatic aerial displays with loops and dives during breeding season.
• They're sometimes called green plovers due to the subtle sheen on their dark feathers.
• Their distinctive 'peewit' call has inspired several of their common names.