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Blacksmith Lapwing

Vanellus armatus

Photo by MudWiggle
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Wading bird about 30-40cm high. Grey to tan back and wing plummage, white chest with some black unsymetrical patches. White neck and black head including over the eye. Short dark grey beak, long black legs.

Habitat:

Seen on the banks of Rufiji river, Selous

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