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Banded Lapwing , Banded Plover
Vanellus tricolor

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 
Bird Family :"Plovers"
 Charadriidae
Description :Rare to local area. Length 25cm.
Typical Habitat :Drier areas with little cover.
Distribution :Moderately common to temperate Australia.
Migration :Vagrant / non breeding in local area. Main breeding season, August to February, variable.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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