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Lapwing, Blacksmith Lapwing

Vanellus armatus

Photo by Karan Raghwa
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Photo taken at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Black, White and Grey in colour; top of the head and hind part of the head white in colour; Nape, face, foreneck, chest and back are black in colour;
Legs and bill black; Wings are mostly grey

Habitat:

Near open fresh water bodies; short grassland; gravel areas

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