Southern Lapwing
Common and widespread resident
throughout South America, except
in densely forested regions.
throughout South America, except
in densely forested regions.
Vanellus chilensis
(L 13-15" Wt 8.8-15 oz)
Intervales State Park
10Oct2017
Vanellus means litle fan;
chilensis is after Chile.
chilensis is after Chile.
Lapwings are so called because they
distract predators by dragging,
flopping or lapping one wing on the
ground. (R Lederer and C Burr)
distract predators by dragging,
flopping or lapping one wing on the
ground. (R Lederer and C Burr)
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