Wattled Lapwing
Wattled Lapwing
100
2 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
Points:
100
The Senegal Lapwing is a common wader of western and central Africa, characterized by its brownish-grey upperparts and white belly. It prefers open dry grasslands and cultivated areas.
Where to spot
Found in open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural fields across a wide band of West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Scan open grassy areas and cultivated fields. Its rather plain coloration compared to other lapwings makes the prominent yellow eye-ring and legs good identification features.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Active during daylight hours, often foraging on open ground.
Where to spot
Found in open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural fields across a wide band of West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Scan open grassy areas and cultivated fields. Its rather plain coloration compared to other lapwings makes the prominent yellow eye-ring and legs good identification features.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Active during daylight hours, often foraging on open ground.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This lapwing is often found in association with livestock, foraging for insects disturbed by grazing animals, an example of a commensal relationship.
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- 2 months ago door jenny van Dorland
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