Spot-breasted lapwing
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Vanellus melanocephalus

The spot-breasted lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus ) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae. It is endemic to the Ethiopian highlands.

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A chunky lapwing of the Ethiopian highlands. Note the black cap, white eyebrow, black throat, and coarse spots across the breast. Found in both wet and dry montane habitats, including grassland, moorland, and marsh

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References

1. Spot-breasted lapwing Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spot-breasted_lapwing
2. Spot-breasted lapwing on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22694005/93433303
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/306898

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