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Masked Lapwing
Size: 35-40cm
Habitat: Is widespread across Australia found in open grasslands, swampland, city parks and sports ovals. Wanders open areas in search of insects, worms, and other small creatures.
Notes: Head is black with noticeable "yellow mask" around eyes, neck is white with black band around shoulders. Back and wings grey, underbody white; dark red legs. Breeds Summer-Autumn.
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