white crown; yellow facial wattles; two-toned bill (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
White-crowned Lapwing Vanellus albiceps
Native Range: Africa
Notes:
nests in shallow scrapes on exposed sandbars or shingled beaches near rivers; defends nest aggressively, even against large animals such as hippopotamuses; sexes similar.
grey head and upperparts; white iris and underparts; (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
black on sides; yellow bill with black tip (Zoo; 2008-10-21)