The spot-breasted lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands. A chunky lapwing of the Ethiopian highlands. Note the black cap, white eyebrow, black throat, and coarse spots across the breast. Found in both wet and dry montane habitats, including grassland, moorland, and marsh References spot-breasted lapwing Endemic birds of Ethiopia Birds of the Horn of Africa Fauna of the Ethiopian Highlands spot-breasted lapwing Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Eduard Rüppell