The name Vanellus comes from the Latin meaning 'little fan' and refers to 
its slow, flapping flight.

[Northern Lapwing = Vanellus vanellus]

(Can you tell I'm sitting at my computer, doing some background research 
for the MD/DC Records Committee ... ????)

Phil


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Phil Davis      Davidsonville, Maryland     USA
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