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Southern Lapwing
Stanley Jones

Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis)

Southern Lapwing also known as the Chilean Lapwing. This subspecies is sometimes referred to as the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis cayennensis) Four subspecies are recognized but only subspecies cayennensis is mapped for Panama. Photographed on the northern banks of the Chagras River south of Gamboa and east of the Panama Canal, Coln Province, Panama. River margin at ca. 30 m (100 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
River margin
Location
Northern banks of the Chagras River south of Gamboa and east of the Panama Canal, Coln Province, Panama.
Date taken
February 2011
Scientific name
Vanellus chilensis
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM lens, ISO 320, Shutter speed with flash 1/250, f/5.6

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Central & South America & Mexico
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