The Masked Lapwing

masked lapwing

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The masked lapwing, aka masked plover, spur-winged plover, or plover, hails from Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. These shorebirds face the threats of invasive species like cats, dogs, rats, and foxes; vehicle strike (being hit by vehicles); human disturbances; and habitat loss and destruction. However, they are abundant enough […]

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