Masked Lapwing
- Vanellus miles
- Masked lapwings are unmistakable in both appearance and voice, which is a loud "kekekekekekekek".
- The masked lapwing is common throughout northern, central and eastern Australia. They are also found in Indonesia, New Guinea, New Caledonia and New Zealand.
- Their diet consists of insects and their larvae, and earthworms.
- The masked lapwing is notorious for its defense of its nest, especially after the chicks have hatched. Adults will dive on intruders, or act as though they have a broken wing in an attempt to lure an intruder away from the nest.
- Masked lapwings are fully protected under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and Wildlife Regulations 1999.
Location at Palm Beach Zoo
- The Austral-Asia exhibits next to the kangaroos and in the Asian Aviary.
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