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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 | 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 | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 4 July 2007
- Vanellus armatus
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.
Habitat
Pairs and scattered individuals frequent the shores of a wide variety inland waters and in marshy ground, flooded fields and other moist places.
