Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Argentina Cover

Argentina Cover
Post Marke ; 11/04/2000 Alvear 40-Local 1-C.P.5000
Unidad Postal No 31
Stamps ;
22/07/1998 Argentina Fauna
Tero - Southern Lapwing - Vanellus chilensis
Face Value ; 3,24 $

The Southern Lapwing Vanellus chilensis (formerly Belonopterus cayennensis lampronotus) is a large wader . It is a common and widespread resident throughout Central and South America, except in the jungles of the Amazon and the Andes . This bird is particularly common in the basin of the River Plate. It is the national bird of Uruguay.

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