Scientific Name: Vanellus miles
English Name: Masked lapwing
Observed in: Tasmania
Local Status: Common Resident
Observed Timing: Nov-23
他種には見られないような特徴的な肉垂を持ち、鮮やかな黄色が目を引く鳥です。しかしながら、どちらかというと現地では害鳥的な扱いを受けており、それは広く繁殖しすぎていることもありますが、大きな声で人間を恐れず威嚇してくる可愛げのなさに由来しているようなきがします。もうちょっと慎ましく生きていれば人気も出ただろうに。。
This bird has distinctive wattles not seen in other species, and its vibrant yellow color catches the eye. However, it tends to be treated as a nuisance bird locally, perhaps due to its widespread breeding and its lack of charm as it boldly intimidates humans with its loud voice. If it had lived a bit more modestly, it might have gained popularity…