Spur Winged Plover Bird

Also known as masked plovers or masked lapwings, the Spur Winged Plover were self introduced from Australia in the 1930's.


picture of Spur Winged Plover Bird
Photo of a Spur Winged Plover seen in an esturay near Hinahina in the Catlins, Otago, New Zealand.


Spur-winged Plover, Vanellus miles novaehollandiae, along the Southern Scenic Route, Catlins Highway, Otago, East Coast, South Island, New Zealand. Also known as masked plovers or masked lapwings were self introduced from Australia in the 1930's,

Picture: "Spur Winged Plover Bird"
Photographer: Rolf Hicker Photography
Photo Name: nzk3s13386 - Spur Winged Plover Bird



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