Southern Lapwing

Description:

It is 32 to 38 centimetres in length and weighs approximately 250 to 425 grams. The upperparts are mainly brownish grey, with a bronze glossing on the shoulders. The head is particularly striking; mainly grey with a black forehead and throat patch extending onto the black breast. A white border separates the black of the face from the grey of the head and crest. The rest of the underparts are white, and the eye ring, legs and most of the bill are pink. It is equipped with red bony extensions under the wings (spurs), used to intimidate foes and fight birds of prey.

Habitat:

South America

Notes:

Bird's Park Niendorf