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Masked Lapwing

Vanellus miles

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Field Notes

Habitat:

common and conspicuous bird native to Australia.
a territorial bird if you get too close can attack.

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Masked Lapwing

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Comments (2)
Josh Asel
wow what a crazy lookin animal. from another planet?

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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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