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==Identification==
 
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Photographed: Windhoek, Namibia.
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A pied plover with grey wings and mantle. Size up to 30cm.
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*[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?si=+Vanellus+armatus&x=14&y=9&perpage=12&sort=1&cat=all&ppuser=&friendemail=email%40yourfriend.com&password= View more images of Blacksmith Lapwing in the gallery]
 
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Revision as of 16:00, 8 June 2007

Vanellus armatus
Photo by Max Holdt

Description

Favours muddy shores and short grass near water. Its name derives from its call which sounds like metal being struck with a hammer. Other names: Blacksmith Plover, Schmiedekiebitz, Waffenkiebitz, Smedvipa, Smidsplevier, Pavoncella armata, Bontkiewiet

Identification

A pied plover with grey wings and mantle. Size up to 30cm.

External Links

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