Masked lapwing (Vanellus miles). Adult. Distribution: Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: LYAZ 📷: Photo by LN_Photoart via Pixabay 2021 The photo shows a large, ground-dwelling bird with a distinctive black crown, white chest and belly, and brown back and wings. A key feature is a large yellow wattle on the face and a sharp yellow spur on each wing.

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