Southern Lapwing

It is a popular bird in Uruguay and Argentina, where it is called tero. Due to the sound of the call the bird makes and its bold and pugnacious nature it has become the namesake and mascot of the Uruguay national rugby union team, Los Teros.

Southern Lapwing IUCN Red List Conservation status - Least Concern

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Also see my Birds - Raptors`n`Vultures folder here [link]

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