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Banded lapwing

The banded lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) is a small to medium-sized shorebird, found in small parties or large flocks on bare ground in open grasslands, agricultural land and open savannah. It is native to Australia and in the past considered as a game bird for hunting. Population estimate is 25 000 - 1 000 000. Other names include banded, black-breasted, brown flock and plain plover.

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Where it's recorded

Citizen-science sightings place the banded lapwing near 268 Australian suburbs, including Exmouth, Nickol, Leschenault, Campbell Town, Coominya, Cressy.

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