This Photo it was taken in Cyprus-Larnaca.Vanellus spinosus is a migratory species that nests and a passerby visitor, although over the last few years several birds are overwintering. It is 25-28 cm long (less than Kalamokanas) and it also belongs to the wading birds. It occurs in areas with bare soil or low vegetation near water. It feeds mainly on insects and nests on the ground. It is African species and rare in Europe, and from EU countries nestles only in Greece and Cyprus. Cy