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Blacksmith lapwing or Blacksmith plover
Vanellus armatus
-2.94158, 38.1404
Field Notes
Description:
Blacksmith lapwings are very boldly patterned in black, grey and white, possibly warning colours to predators. It is one of five lapwing species (two African, one Asian and two Neotropical) that share the characteristics of a carpal (wing) spur, red eye and a bold pied plumage. The bare parts are black. Females average larger and heavier but the sexes are generally alike.
Habitat:
Almost dried-out water hole with dry mud around. open grassland with individual trees in the area.
Notes:
Picture 4 shows the female sitting on her eggs.
Reference Links:
Blacksmith lapwing - Wikipedia
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2017
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