Tooltip Categories: Plover
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African Wattled Lapwing
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The African Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus senegallus) is a large and striking wading bird widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. It is commonly found in open grasslands, savannahs, floodplains, wetlands, agricultural fields, and lightly grazed pastures. It often prefers short grass habitats where visibility is good and predators can be easily detected. Adults typically measure 30–35 cm
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Spur-winged Lapwing
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The Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) is a medium-sized wading bird found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the Nile Valley, and parts of the Middle East. It inhabits wetlands, lakeshores, riverbanks, floodplains, marshes, irrigated farmland, and open grasslands. Unlike many waders, it often feeds away from water. It searches for insects, worms, spiders, snails, and other small invertebrates