Crowned Plover or Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus)

Very well-known and beautiful plover in South Africa with its black and white rings crown, red bill and legs. They like short or sparse grassy areas and they are extremely vigilant when it comes to their nest and chicks. They will try to irritate anything coming close to their nests, by diving-bombing or even acting as if they have a broken wing, in order to guide the intruder away from the chicks or nest. Filed under: Birds, environment, Fauna Tagged: Bird, Birding, crowned, Fauna, Nature, Photography, plover, South Africa