Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-armatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.7 cm and a weight of 164 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Blacksmith Lapwing: 28–31 cm, boldly patterned black, white, and grey lapwing with a sharp carpal spur and metallic alarm call resembling a hammer on an anvil. Common resident of open wetland margins and short grassland in eastern and southern Africa. Feeds on invertebrates. Sedentary and highly territorial.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,7 cm | 16.0 in |
| Poids | 164,0 g | 5.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-31 days. Fledging: 41 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Espèces | Vanellus armatus |
Distribution
Blacksmith Lapwing has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family