Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Look sharp when menaced by spurred bird


Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) not so long ago were called Spur-winged Plovers. For good reason, as evidenced by the sharp yellow spurs menacing me in a Townsville park recently. Names change, mostly, probably, for good reason. But something is often lost as taxonomic correction demands the old give way to the new. Whatever, those entering their ground-nesting territory must be aware of the threat they pose. My advice: look sharp and watch your back!  

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