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Blacksmith Lapwing (Plover)

Vanellus armatus

Photo by MickGrant
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large Lapwing Black, White and Grey Bold pattern easily distinguished. Has a distictive call like a blacksmith striking an anvel.

Habitat:

Wetland lakes and Parks.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
MickGrant
We lived in a water park in Johannesburg for a time and you could hear this bird above the others (apart from the Hededa Ibis)

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PublishedJuly 23, 2011

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