Blacksmith Lapwing
Vanellus armatus
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The blacksmith lapwing is seen in wetlands and adjacent grasslands, sometimes in small flocks. The right 6th row nest photo (Lake Eyasi) is courtesy of Chris Schmeling; the right 7th row fledge (Arusha NP) is courtesy of Per Holmen. The other photos were taken in Silale swamp, Ngorongoro Crater, Katavi and Tarangire. Click the photo of the immature above to see 23 enlargements, including nests, eggs, more chicks, juveniles, immatures, and flight.
  

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All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-25 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Russell Peacey, Joseph Morlan, Ingrid Eggert, Siegfried Woldhek
Chris Schmeling, Per Holmen, Kileo Jumah

Last Update this page: 7-06-25