Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus coronatus) - 11 July 2013. Ndutu Safari Lodge, Arusha 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. Nikon P510 Coolpix Point-and-shoot |