About Vanellus albiceps Gould, 1834
Nomenclature and Recognizability
This species of lapwing, Vanellus albiceps Gould, 1834, is easily recognizable.
Wing, Tail, Back and Underpart Pattern
It has strikingly black-and-white patterned wings and tail, a brown back, and white underparts.
Head Markings
Its head has a particularly distinctive appearance: it is mostly grey, with a white crown and white foreneck.
Soft Part Coloration
The eyering, facial wattles, and legs are all yellow.
Plumage Similarity Across Demographics
The plumage of females, males, and young birds is similar to one another.
