Large crested plover (7)

I believe the answer is:

lapwing

(Other definitions for lapwing that I've seen before include "Type of plover" , "Variety of plover" , "Green plover" , "Plover, pewit" , "Crested plover" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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