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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.

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 10:02.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm