Plovers

Blacksmith Lapwing

Vanellus armatus

The Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus) is a 156 g wetland bird that eats mostly fish and other water animals. It stays put all year.

Family

Plovers

Order

Charadriiformes

Weight

156 g

Habitat

Wetland

Diet

Invertebrates

Migration

Resident

Countries recorded

12

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