any of a genus (Vanellus) of black-and-white plovers, esp. the crested Vanellus vanellus with broad, rounded wings, noted for spectacular aerial displays; the lapwing.
any of tropical or subtropical birds of Psittaciformes order with a hooked bill, brightly coloured feathers, and feet having two toes pointing forward and two backward, some of which can learn to imitate human speech; a parrot.