[Kaira428]

Took the photo of this Masked lapwing spreading its wings. Was pleasantly surprised that it has such a wide wingspan relative to its body size.

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[DRwyoming]

Beautiful image. That face is amazing. Are those spikes on the wings used defensively or to hunt?

 

[Yezdi]

Beautiful shot. Have recently spotted this bird in Singapore though a native bird of Australia & New Zealand.

 

[Kaira428]

Thank you for your encouraging words. Yes, those are indeed spikes on the wings and I believe they are used for defence.

 

[Yezdi]

Beautiful image. That face is amazing. Are those spikes on the wings used defensively or to hunt?

They are also known as Spur-winged Plovers due to the sharp spur on the joint of their wing, which they use to attack other animals.

 

[copsoumik]

Beautiful image.

 

[DRwyoming]

They are also known as Spur-winged Plovers due to the sharp spur on the joint of their wing, which they use to attack other animals.

Interesting, they sure looked like weapons

 

[Callie]

Nice one of this Oz lapwing! The spurs show very well!

 

[Rose]

Beautiful shot!

 

[Marion Anstis]

Lovely detail and pose captured!

 

[Manglo]

Never seen a bird with spikes at its wing. A great capture.

 

[Steve]

That is a really cool lapwing!

 

[Kaira428]

Thank you all for your encouraging comments!

 

[SNEDDERS6666]

What a very unusual capture. What a beautiful bird never seen one before thank you very much for sharing.

 

[ssheipel]

Stunning.