Spur-Winged Lapwing

(Vanellus spinosus)

Spur-winged lapwings are olive-brown birds with white necks and bellies. This species dives from above and uses their spurs to frighten potential predators or intruders away from their nests or chicks. They also have a loud bird call, often sounded off at night, which sounds very similar to an alarm clock.

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Schedule

  • 11 AMAviary Birds Enrichment
  • 11:45 AMAviary Birds Feeding
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Quick Facts

Quick Facts

Habitat:Matilda R. Wilson Free Flight Aviary

Class:Birds

Conservation Status:Least concern

Size:10 to 12 inches tall

Weight:350 grams

Median life expectancy:7 years

Diet:Insects, worms and seeds

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