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Blacksmith Lapwing from Etienne Delport
Blacksmith Lapwing
Blacksmith Lapwing
This Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus) was strolling along on the grass verge next to Marine Drive in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth.
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Album description:The birds I've seen - non in captivity.

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Keywords:blacksmith lapwing aves charadriiformes charadriidae vanellus armatus
Class:Aves
Order:Charadriiformes
Family:Charadriidae
Genus:Vanellus
Species:Vanellus armatus
Roberts #:258
Distribution:Throughout South Africa
Habitat:Damp areas of wetland margins and adjoining grasslands and fields
Status:Common resident
Size:31 cm
Image Location:Bird Rock, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Co-ordinates:33°59'08.86" S - 25°40'13.85" E
IUCN Red List Status:Least Concern
Year of IUCN Evaluation:2004
IUCN Status Justification:This species has a large range, with an estimated global extent of occurrence of 5,700,000 km². It has a large global population estimated to be 100,000–1,000,000 individuals.
File Size:86 KB
Date added:May 18, 2008
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Focal length:63.3 mm
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ISO:64
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