Kroonkiewiet
Crowned Lapwing
Vanellus coronatus
Familie / Family: Charadriidae
Spesienommer / Species number: 242
Hierdie voël bly die hele jaar by ons.
This bird lives here all year round.
Afrikaans
'n Bruin kiewiet met 'n wit pens, rooi bene en 'n swart kop met 'n wit ring – soos 'n kroon. Dit eet insekte, veral termiete.
Waar by die skool? Kyk op kort gras op die sportvelde en oop stukke grond.
Wil jy weet? Sy nes is net 'n holte op die grond. As jy te naby kom, skree dit hard en duik na jou kop om jou weg te jaag!
English
A brown lapwing with a white belly, red legs and a black cap with a white ring – like a crown. It eats insects, especially termites.
Where at school? Look on short grass on the sports fields and open patches of ground.
Did you know? Its nest is just a hollow on the ground. If you come too close, it screams and dive-bombs your head to chase you away!
