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Spur–winged plover

Vanellus miles

Description:

The spur–winged plover feeds mainly on insects, worms and similar small invertebrates but will also eat seeds. Their main call is a is a loud, penetrating rattle, often heard at night which may explain why farmers have grown to hate them.

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Quiskal
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Quiskal

New Zealand

Spotted on Apr 7, 2011
Submitted on Jun 7, 2011

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