About the Masked Lapwing
The masked lapwing is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. It spends most of its time on the ground searching for food such as insects and worms, and has several distinctive calls. It is common in Australian fields and open land, and is known for its defensive swooping behaviour during the nesting season.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus miles |
| Species Codes | maslap1, MALA, MSLA, SWPL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Lapwing belong to?
The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Masked Lapwing?
The masked lapwing is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. It spends most of its time on the ground searching for food such as insects and worms, and has several distinctive calls. It is common in Australian fields and open land, and is known for its ...
Where can I report a Masked Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maslap1, or on iNaturalist.
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