VANELLUS+miles

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VANELLUS MILES

=Masked Lapwing or Spur Winged Plover (Vanellus miles)= These birds nest in long grass and are very aggressive you if you venture near their nests. They get the name spur wing as they have actual spurs on their wings for protection. Masked Lapwings are large, ground-dwelling birds that are closely related to the waders. The Masked Lapwing is mainly white below, with brown wings and back and a black crown. Birds have large yellow wattles covering the face.

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