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Masked Lapwing, Sydney, Australia
Various dates

The Masked Lapwing Vanellus miles (once more-widely known as the Masked Plover) is common throughout northern, central and eastern Australia. It inhabits marshes, mudflats, beaches and grasslands and is often seen in urban areas and parks. Where this species is used to human presence, it may allow a close approach (the [...]

Crowned Lapwings Vanellus coronatus
South Africa
 
Crowned Lapwings (or Crowned Plovers as they are also widely known) are widespread on savannas in Africa from Ethiopia to Angola - particularly favouring dry, short, or over-grazed grassland - and are common throughout South Africa where they are regularly found in suburban settings. They feed mainly by opportunistically foraging [...]