Southern Lapwing Photo by Ann Doty

Southern Lapwing

Vanellus chilensis

Adult

©Ann Doty

Location: Ecuador > Orellana
Date: Jun 17, 2019
Caption: #photocontest2019

Sacha Lodge Yasuni NP Napo River; Orellana
Amazon Ecuador
with Sacha Lodge guide Oscar Tapuy

Distinctive color pattern with black breast, white belly, gray head, and bronzy shoulder. Wings boldly patterned in flight.