
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

By stephen whittaker
All rights reserved
Uploaded Oct 6, 2017. Captured Sep 28, 2016 11:33 in 344 Mcfarlane Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa.