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Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Description:

Also known as Spur-winged Plover, this lapwing is a larger wader from the family Charadriidae.

Habitat:

Abondant in tropical Africa, often found close to lakes and ponds. Here, seen at lake Turkana.

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Zlatan Celebic
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Zlatan Celebic

Turkana, Kenya

Spotted on Feb 17, 2016
Submitted on Nov 9, 2016

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