This lapwing is found in almost all of sub-Saharan Africa, except in the rainforest and the southwestern corner. The first time I encountered it was in the Serengeti. In Swedish it is called "Wart lapwing", but the yellow growth at the base of the bill is more likely to be considered a wattle (the fleshy part under the bill of a rooster). However, the color combination of yellow, red, white, gray and black is special for this lapwing.