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Masked Lapwing
Masked Lapwing
Stagolee


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Date Uploaded: Apr 7, 2013

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 Masked Lapwing

Vanellus miles
Charadriidae


The Masked Lapwing is sometimes referred to as the Spur-winged Plover because each of its wings is armed with a yellow spur at the ‘elbow’ (or carpal joint) — Indigenous people used to say that the birds were carrying yellow spears. Lapwings use these spurs when diving at potential predators or intruders during breeding season, while chicks are running around or when the eggs are just about to hatch. While these attacks are quite unnerving, the birds seldom actually strike their ‘victims’, preferring a close approach to scare them away.

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 04/21/2013 05:35:51 PM
What an interesting bird. Nice shot!
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 04/10/2013 09:15:23 AM
What a lovely bird... Great shot!
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 04/08/2013 04:49:09 PM
I saw some of these at a waterfowl park last year - very cute birds- wonderful shot!
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 04/08/2013 04:21:52 PM
looks like he got a peace of yellow plastic bag stuck on the beak...
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 04/08/2013 12:09:01 PM
What a beautiful bird!
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 04/08/2013 08:09:11 AM
Wow you have some amazing birds over there.
Beautiful sharp image.
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 04/08/2013 01:15:15 AM
Outstanding image. Very exotic (to me). Makes our plovers look plain.
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