Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus
Overview
Description
The blacksmith lapwing or blacksmith plover (Vanellus armatus) is a lapwing species that 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.1
Taxonomy
Charadriiformes > Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) > Shorebirds
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 02-14-2025 - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Only Sighting / Photo)
Places Seen
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Media
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Audio Recordings
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