Spur-winged plover (2435/2613)

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A precocial spur-winged plover chick actively searching for food at just a few days old.

Scientific name
Vanellus miles novaehollandiae
Common names
spur-winged plover, masked lapwing, masked plover, spur-wing
Location
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Photo ID
19023