Named for the way parent birds lure predators away from their nests (feigning a broken wing, limping, leading danger far from their young), the collective noun for a group of Lapwings is a deceit. I think they're brilliant.
The Lapwing is also one of the most visually striking shorebirds you'll encounter up close. That dramatic crest, the iridescent wings shifting between green, bronze and purple, the fierce and watchful eye. This is a bird that carries its whole personality in its posture.
A little deceit never looked so good.
This illustration was created as part of the April Birds Challenge 2026. Printed on a 10x10 canvas with fade-resistant inks, hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars. Ready to hang.
Details
* 10x10 inch canvas print
* 1.25" thick poly-cotton blend
* Fade-resistant inks
* Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
* Mounting brackets included
Named for the way parent birds lure predators away from their nests (feigning a broken wing, limping, leading danger far from their young), the collective noun for a group of Lapwings is a deceit. I think they're brilliant.
The Lapwing is also one of the most visually striking shorebirds you'll encounter up close. That dramatic crest, the iridescent wings shifting between green, bronze and purple, the fierce and watchful eye. This is a bird that carries its whole personality in its posture.
A little deceit never looked so good.
This illustration was created as part of the April Birds Challenge 2026. Printed on a 10x10 canvas with fade-resistant inks, hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars. Ready to hang.
Details
* 10x10 inch canvas print
* 1.25" thick poly-cotton blend
* Fade-resistant inks
* Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
* Mounting brackets included
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