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Pied Lapwing (Vanellus cayanus) Yarinacocha, Ucayali, Peru. Aug 14, 2023 Geotagged,Peru,Pied Lapwing,Vanellus cayanus,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Pied Lapwing (Vanellus cayanus)

Yarinacocha, Ucayali, Peru. Aug 14, 2023

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    Ernst
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    Beautiful plover. Posted one year ago
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      Thibaud Aronson
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      Could be from Australia!
      One day I'll have to go back to look for the Inland Dotterel and all those other beauties...       Posted one year ago

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The Pied Lapwing

The pied plover, also known as the pied lapwing, is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is a bird of least concern according to the IUCN and can be found in northern South America. The species name "cayanus" refers to Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, where the pied plover can be found.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 15, 2024. Captured Aug 14, 2023 08:45 in MFC6+G3 Pucallpa, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/10.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO2500
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.