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Southern lapwing (Tero)

Vanellus chilensis cayennensis

Photo by patty
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Mother Tero protecting one of four one day old stumbling baby teros.

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Vanellus chilensis

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Comments (6)
patty
Thank you Ava, Karen and Alice for the comments. Best wishes
Ava T-B
I love that surprise when she stands up!
KarenL
Lovely series! What a good mom!

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PublishedMarch 4, 2012

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