Summary description from Wikipedia:

Vanellus miles novaehollandiae in languages:

English

Spur-winged Plover

English

Black-shouldered Lapwing

English

Masked Lapwing (Black-shouldered)

English

Southern Masked Lapwing

French

Vanneau soldat

Portuguese

Abibe-de-ombro-preto

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• Vanellus miles miles
• Vanellus miles novaehollandiae

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