🌍 White-crowned lapwing (Vanellus albiceps) The white-crowned lapwing, also known as the white-headed lapwing, white-headed plover, or white-crowned plover, is a medium-sized wader with a striking appearance. It has a brown back, black and white wings and tail, and white underparts. Its head is grey with a white crown and foreneck, and it has yellow wattles, eye rings, and legs. The white-crowned lapwing is found throughout tropical Africa, usually near large rivers. It is most active during the day and feeds on insects and other small invertebrates. It is a vocal bird, with a loud "kreeep" call. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by leonbasson via Pixabay GVMD

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