StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height27 cm
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"Banded Lapwings are highly nomadic, sometimes traveling long distances at night to find suitable feeding and breeding grounds after rain."
Field Guide
Banded Lapwing
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The Banded Lapwing is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling shorebird native to Australia, easily recognised by its bold black breast-band and crisp white facial stripe. Its upright stance and striking head pattern make it stand out in open grasslands, farmlands, and semi-arid plains across southern and inland Australia. This species is rarely found in northern regions and avoids dense vegetation, preferring expanses of short grass or bare ground.
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