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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 stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Jan 21, 2014. Captured Oct 10, 2013 16:10.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/18.0
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO3200
  • 400mm