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Southern Lapwing - Avefría Sureña

Vanellus chilensis

Description:

They feed on small insects, although they also eat raw meat. He defends with a few spurs who has under its wings, to frighten his enemies or fight with them. If it is raucous moves away from the nest by simulating brood elsewhere to confuse predators. Also often seen as a pet, by their sympathetic movements and very awake character that makes some use it as a warning signal.----------------------------------------Se alimentan de insectos pequeños, aunque también comen carne cruda. Se defiende con unos espolones que tiene bajo sus alas, para amedrentar a sus enemigos o al combatir con ellos. Si está empollando se aleja del nido simulando empollar en otra parte para despistar a los depredadores. También suele vérselo como mascota, por sus movimientos simpáticos y carácter muy despierto que hace que algunos lo utilicen como señal de alerta.

Habitat:

Native to South America, where it is very common from Argentina to Panama It is usually found near creeks and lagoons, but also found in vacant lots and even in urban areas.------------------------------------------Nativa de América del Sur, donde es muy común desde Argentina hasta Panamá Habita usualmente cerca de cañadas y lagunas, pero también se encuentra en descampados e incluso en ámbitos urbanos.

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AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago
Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis Southern Lapwing


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rams4d
rams4d 11 years ago

Thank You very much AshleyT !!!!!

rams4d
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Panama

Spotted on Dec 30, 2012
Submitted on Jan 10, 2013

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