Vanellus Chilensis Photos

Southern Lapwing in flight, Vanellus chilensis, on Peninsula Valdes in Argentina's coastal Patagonia. Note the spur-like structure at the wrist joint which it uses to fight other birds in flight. By permission of the Government of Argentina, Chubut, permit # 51 / 2025-SsCyA, Vanellus chilensis, Puerto Piramides
Southern Lapwing in flight, Vanellus chilensis, on Peninsula Valdes in Argentina's coastal Patagonia. Note the spur-like structure at the wrist joint which it uses to fight other birds in flight. By permission of the Government of Argentina, Chubut, permit # 51 / 2025-SsCyA.
Species: Southern Lapwing, Vanellus chilensis
Location: Puerto Piramides, Chubut, Argentina
Image ID: 41191  
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