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Blacksmith lapwing, juvenile Its a shame I was not around when this little one hatched, but at least I got to see it before it got its full colours Blacksmith Lapwing,Geotagged,South Africa,Spring,Vanellus armatus,birds,lapwings Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Blacksmith lapwing, juvenile

Its a shame I was not around when this little one hatched, but at least I got to see it before it got its full colours

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Awesome clear portrait, love the detail. Posted 10 years ago
  2. View travismorhardt's profile
    travismorhardt
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    Beautiful capture Claire! Posted 10 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 Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Dec 11, 2014. Captured Dec 7, 2014 07:32 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm