As it's World Bird Wednesday, I posted the first of the many birds I photographed while on safari recently.
Below is a very interesting bird: the African Wattled Lapwing (previously known as African Wattled Plover) It's a large grey-brown bird (the largest African plover) with distinctive
yellow wattles hanging from the front of the eyes. There are smaller red wattles above the yellow ones. The forehead is white, the centre of the chin is black and the face and neck are streaked with black.
A thin black line seperates the brown chest and upper belly. The legs and feet are yellow
The bill is yellow with a black tip and the bird has a distinctive upright stance
I photographed this bird in the Masaai Mara Game reserve.
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Sure is distinctive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photograph Jo! You really know your stuff! Well done - I am so proud to be your sister! love and hugs xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteNice pictures of an interesting bird. I never knew you could find wattles hanging from body parts other than necks - it's great how you can earn something new every day in this world!
ReplyDeletehe's a beauty. Love his yellow wattle glasses with red trim. Great shots too.
ReplyDeleteAs I've been told many times before - Kenya is a birder's paradise. Your pictures are so clear, Jo. Thanks for sharing them here.
ReplyDeleteA real stunner of a bird Jo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird and great photos!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteA lovely bird to see.. many thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures! It's a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteYou continue to surprise and delight me with photos of birds I have never seen before, Jo! This bird is so interesting with all its wattles, its markings and its yellow face and legs! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting bird. I would think that wattle is more of a hinderance than anything else. What evoluntionary purpose could it have possible developed from? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful -- thanks for sharing -- I can't imagine how wonderful your safari must have been; thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletePhenomenal Jo, what a strange creature. Also it is good to see the Masai gentlemen on your header!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
What a funny bird ! Its face makes me laugh !
ReplyDeleteHi Jo, it is always nice to see birds from around the world. Your Lapwing is a cool looking bird, love the face. Great photos, thanks for sharing. I wish you all the best in 2012 and a very Happy New Year!
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