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		Masked Plover, aka Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus miles Queensland, Australia, 1997
		A vicious protector of its young. This bird dives down on intruders using the spikes on its wing elbows to stab the offending person / animal / photographer.
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	Image ID# 100351-05


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