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Spur-wing Plover (Spur-wing Lapwing)

Vanellus spinosus

Photo by Karan Raghwa
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black head & underbelly; White cheeks & neck; back & wings are pale brown; black bill & legs
Photo was taken near Mara River, Tanzania

Habitat:

Short grasslands, marshy areas and Soda/fresh water Lakes

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2013

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