Jambo 🐦 Birds
Crowned lapwing
Vanellus coronatus
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerCommon
Masai MaraCommon
AmboseliCommon
TsavoCommon
Points10 and up
It defends its ground nest by diving at intruders.
Tracker tip
🎯 Common on short grass along the tracks.
Where to see it
Kruger : common · Masai Mara : common · Amboseli : common · Tsavo : common
FAQ
Where can I see a crowned lapwing on safari?
The crowned lapwing lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (common).
How do I recognise a crowned lapwing?
It defends its ground nest by diving at intruders. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Vanellus coronatus) offline.