Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles)
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About Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Shorebirds and Allies
- Family: Plovers
The masked lapwing is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. It spends most of its time on the ground searching for food such as insects and worms, and has several distinctive calls. It is common in Australian fields and open land, and is known for its defensive swooping behaviour during the nesting season.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2012-01-13
Otago Peninsula / Dunedin, New ZealandLocal name: Spur-winged Plover -
2012-01-14
Twizel, New Zealand -
2012-11-05
Davies Creek National Park, Australia -
2012-11-06
Cairns Esplanade, Australia -
2012-11-15
Yungaburra, Australia -
2012-11-20
Sydney - Centennial Park, Australia -
2012-11-20
Sydney - Millennium Parklands, Australia -
2022-05-06
Kadavu, Fiji -
2022-05-10
Vanua Levu, Fiji -
2023-04-15
Cue, Australia -
2023-04-19
Cape Range National Park, Australia -
2023-04-21
Cape Range National Park, Australia
