![The masked lapwing (Vanellus miles), also known as the masked plover and often called the spur-winged plover or just plover in its native range, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native The masked lapwing (Vanellus miles), also known as the masked plover and often called the spur-winged plover or just plover in its native range, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BBBRC6/the-masked-lapwing-vanellus-miles-also-known-as-the-masked-plover-and-often-called-the-spur-winged-plover-or-just-plover-in-its-native-range-is-a-large-common-and-conspicuous-bird-native-to-australia-particularly-the-northern-and-eastern-parts-of-the-continent-new-zealand-and-new-guinea-it-spends-most-of-its-time-on-the-ground-searching-for-food-such-as-insects-and-worms-and-has-several-distinctive-calls-28-august-2017-1424-spur-winged-plover-vanellus-miles-bernard-spragg-nz-from-christchurch-new-zealand-2BBBRC6.jpg)
The masked lapwing (Vanellus miles), also known as the masked plover and often called the spur-winged plover or just plover in its native range, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native
![The Masked Lapwing couple in Port Campbell just had three new babies :-) | Australian animals, Australian birds, Animals The Masked Lapwing couple in Port Campbell just had three new babies :-) | Australian animals, Australian birds, Animals](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/e9/ee/a6e9ee26dc6606afbf0a185315f19531.jpg)
The Masked Lapwing couple in Port Campbell just had three new babies :-) | Australian animals, Australian birds, Animals
![Chris Walker on Twitter: "Masked lapwing in flight with wing spurs clearly visible. #maskedlapwing #spurwingedplover #ozbirds #birdinflight #redlandswildlife https://t.co/NrYGvk2feA" / Twitter Chris Walker on Twitter: "Masked lapwing in flight with wing spurs clearly visible. #maskedlapwing #spurwingedplover #ozbirds #birdinflight #redlandswildlife https://t.co/NrYGvk2feA" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DcBB2-2VAAAY3S_.jpg)
Chris Walker on Twitter: "Masked lapwing in flight with wing spurs clearly visible. #maskedlapwing #spurwingedplover #ozbirds #birdinflight #redlandswildlife https://t.co/NrYGvk2feA" / Twitter
![The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus Miles), Previously Known As The Masked Plover And Often Called The Spur- The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus Miles), Previously Known As The Masked Plover And Often Called The Spur-](https://previews.123rf.com/images/rafaelbenari/rafaelbenari1508/rafaelbenari150801249/43382195-the-masked-lapwing-vanellus-miles-previously-known-as-the-masked-plover-and-often-called-the-spur.jpg)
The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus Miles), Previously Known As The Masked Plover And Often Called The Spur-
![Rare video of very protective Masked Lovewing and her chicks in Royal National Park | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW Rare video of very protective Masked Lovewing and her chicks in Royal National Park | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW](https://www.theleader.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/m9vLL79wG9rkYqcLgNT6gJ/19d2e78e-72e9-4270-94f9-a0d421f7a57e.jpg/r176_127_813_557_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)