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Kiewiet

Crowned Lapwing (V. coronatus)

Photo by BarrySwart
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Field Notes

Description:

The Crowned Lapwing is easily recognized by its combination of brown and white colours, with most tellingly, a black crown intersected by an annular white halo. Adults are noisy and conspicuous.
Males measure on average 3% larger than females. Juveniles are dull versions of adults, vermiculated on the wings and mantle, the legs yellowy rather than red and the bill lacking the red base.

Species ID Suggestions

Kroonkiewiet or Crowned Lapwing

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PublishedJune 24, 2012

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