Malagasy lapwing
# Malagasy lapwing

The Malagasy lapwing (Vanellus madagascariensis) is an extinct type of wader/shorebird, in the lapwing family.

## Evidence of existence

It is known only from two subfossil humeri, found in separate locales in south-western Madagascar, which were described by Steven M. Goodman.

## Estimated time of extinction

Radiocarbon dating has indicated that the species became extinct in the 14th century, during a period of climatic aridification.

