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Masked Lapwing ,Spur-winged Plover ,Wattled Plover Vanellus miles | |
Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Plovers" Charadriidae |
Description : | Common local species. Length 38cm. Two subspecies occur and overlap, in local area, the northern Masked Lapwing (common) and southern Spur-winged Plover, interbreeding occurs. Breeding pairs are very territorial and will vigorously defend their nest site. |
Typical Habitat : | Grassland, urban areas, mud flats and intertidal areas. |
Distribution : | Common to eastern Australia. |
Migration : | Resident / locally nomadic / breeding. Main breeding season, November to July, variable. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (87) .. observations (288) .. habitats seen (4) .. |
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