Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus coronatus) - 3 July 2013. Tarangire National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania.

This long-legged species was common in dry grasslands. It is named for its black crown completely encircled by a distinctive white headband. Some authors (e.g. Howard & Moore) call this species the Crowned Plover. Early authors (Clements 1st ed., Peters, Sharpe) placed this species in the genus Stephanibyx.

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