(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.
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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