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First steps Based on the surrounding water birds my guess is that this is a Blacksmith Plover chick. During the dry season the water springs are small in the Serengeti, thus I imagine it is in a very vulnerable phase of its life right now. Africa,Blacksmith Lapwing,Serengeti Central,Serengeti National Park,Serengeti area,Tanzania,Vanellus armatus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

First steps

Based on the surrounding water birds my guess is that this is a Blacksmith Plover chick. During the dry season the water springs are small in the Serengeti, thus I imagine it is in a very vulnerable phase of its life right now.

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    Nice. Posted 11 years ago
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    Adorable! Posted 11 years ago

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The Blacksmith Lapwing

The Blacksmith Lapwing or Blacksmith Plover 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.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 7, 2014. Captured Sep 3, 2013 10:01.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO360
  • 400mm

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