Spur-winged Lapwing (Plover)
Vanellus spinosus
Home Alphabetical Taxonomic Comments

          



/


 

The spur-winged lapwings are often seen in pairs or small flocks foraging in or near fresh water as in most of these images. The name derives from a small, difficult to see, carpal spur.
 

Last page

Next Alphabetical

Next Taxonomic

             

_______________________________________________________

All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-12 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Steve Kraus

Last Update this page: 05-20-11