Blacksmith's Lapwing

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Description

The Blacksmith Lapwing is a noisy and conspicuous resident of wetlands and widely spread throughout suitable habitats in Africa. The name is from the onomatopoeic call should like a hammer hitting an anvil

Photographer: Nick Greaves