White-headed Plover
Vanellus albiceps
Size: | Up to 30 cms long |
Habitat: | Near rivers and lakes |
Feeding: | Insects and invertebrates |
The White-headed Plover, also called White-headed Lapwing, is a wading bird. It can be identified by its grey head with a white crown and yellow wattles. It has white underparts and the wings and tail are brown and black.
This photo was taken in the Selous National Park, Tanzania.
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