Blacksmith lapwing / Waffenkiebitz (Vanellus armatus)

A blacksmith lapwing. 2016-09-27 07:35:48 Botswana

Observations

Only documented observation: 2016-09-27

Description

Classification: Genus Vanellus (Vanellus); Family Charadriidae (Charadriidae)
General: The blacksmith lapwing or blacksmith plover (Vanellus armatus) is a lapwing species that occurs commonly from Kenya through central Tanzania to southern and southwestern Africa. The vernacular name derives from the repeated metallic 'tink, tink, tink' alarm call, which suggests a blacksmith's hammer striking an anvil. [more]

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