Blacksmith Plover - Paired Life

A pair of Blacksmith Plovers (and their reflections) visit a watering hole. These birds are normally (99%) seen in pairs. Thus their social structures must be strong with both parents also caring for the young.

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JohnR

Lion

Love the reflection! :) Posted 10 years ago
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  Lion
  
  Thanks John. These birds are very difficult to photograph as they have a dark eye within a dark patch. Without the eye shine, it would be impossible to "see" the eye. Posted 10 years ago

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 Living Wild