Spur-winged Plover
Vanellus spinosus
| Size: | Up to 30 cms long |
| Habitat: | Dry ground but close to water |
| Feeding: | Insects and invertebrates |
The Spur-winged Plover, also called Spur-winged Lapwing, is a wading bird.
The crown and chest are black and it has a white neck. The wings are brown, the legs and beak black.
The sexes are very similar but the males are slightly larger.
This photo was taken in the Selous National Park, Tanzania.
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