Masked Lapwing Plover Wooden Pin

$22.00

Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s iconic bird life.

This eco-friendly wooden pin features the ever-dramatic Masked Lapwing, also known as the plover. With its bold stance and unmistakable glare, it’s a fun tribute to a bird every Aussie knows. Made from responsibly sourced wood—perfect for bird lovers and collectors with a sense of humour.

Discover the beauty of Far North Queensland’s iconic bird life.

This eco-friendly wooden pin features the ever-dramatic Masked Lapwing, also known as the plover. With its bold stance and unmistakable glare, it’s a fun tribute to a bird every Aussie knows. Made from responsibly sourced wood—perfect for bird lovers and collectors with a sense of humour.

    • Dimensions: 38mm x 38mm (4mm thickness)

    • Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless-steel pin back, with rubber clasp.

    • Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).

    • Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.

  • The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles), also known as the Masked Plover or Spur-winged Plover, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird measuring between 33 and 38 cm in length. It has a distinctive appearance, with a brown back, black crown, black neck sides, white underparts, long red legs, and bold yellow facial wattles. A small yellow spur on each wing gives the species its “spur-winged” name.

    These lapwings thrive across Australia and in nearby regions, including New Guinea and New Zealand. They favour open habitats such as grasslands, wetlands, parks, and even urban spaces like school grounds and car parks. Their diet mainly consists of insects, worms, spiders, and snails, which they search for on or just below the ground.

    Masked Lapwings are fiercely defensive around their nests. During the breeding season, they may nest almost anywhere, including suburban lawns and rooftops. Both parents share nesting duties and will swoop low, call loudly, spread their wings, or feign injury to distract intruders. Chicks hatch precocially and can feed themselves almost immediately, though they may stay with their parents for several months.

    The species is listed as Least Concern and is common, though its bold nesting habits frequently bring it into contact with people.

  • -       Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.

    -       Remove for sleep or exercise.

    -       Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.

    -       Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.

    -       Handle with care.

    -       Remove from clothing before washing.

    Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials.