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Southern Lapwing

Vanellus chilensis

Photo by Cody.conway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Plover with a black belly and iridescent wing secondaries.

Habitat:

Flooded fields, mud areas, and canal banks

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Comments (1)
AshleyT
I love Lapwings, hope to see one some day! Great shot too!
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PublishedNovember 9, 2013

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