Help needed identifying unusual bird

14 years ago

Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum. I am trying to identify the bird in this image. Does anyone recognize it? I have searched extensively online but have been unsuccessful. Any help would be very welcome.

Thank you!

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birding_nut
14 years ago
It looks like a type of Lapwing, in the plover family. Where did you see the bird?

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rachel_frome_ky
14 years ago
I checked your MyPage, but didn't find your location. The only lapwing that frequents the US is the Northern Lapwing, but the bird in your photo more closely resembles a Southern Lapwing, from S. America
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Well the flower form eliminates Mulberry and Crab Apple. Both cherry and almond are Prunus species so my suggestion still stands. It will not show fruit until the flowers are pollinated. And the seeds are the pits inside the fruit. When it leafs out perhaps you could show us a picture of a leaf or two.
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pigbelly
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14 years ago
It was in Argentina! I looked up other pictures of Southern Lapwings as you suggested and I believe you are correct! Thanks so much for your help.

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