It is one of five lapwing species (two African, one Asian and two Neotropical) that share the characteristics of red eyes and a bold pied plumage, with a carpal (wing) spur adorning the wrist joint; a sharp black protrusion which they use to aggressively defend their young from potential threats, through persistent aerial dives typically targeting the head.
One of five lapwing species (two African, one Asian, and two Neotropical) possesses distinctive features including red eyes and vibrant pied plumage. A carpal spur on the wrist joint serves as a defense mechanism, where they employ sharp black protrusions to aggressively protect their young from threats by executing swift aerial dives primarily targeting the head.