Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 40.7 cm | 16.0 in |
| 체중 | 164.0 g | 5.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-31 days. Fledging: 41 days.
산란 수
1-4
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| 종 | Vanellus armatus |
Distribution
Blacksmith Lapwing has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family