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Vanellus armatus
The Blacksmith Lapwing is a striking bird with black and white feathers and a loud call. They are known for their unique behavior of pretending to be hurt to distract predators away from their nests.
生息地: Wetlands
The Blacksmith Lapwing has striking black and white plumage with a grey back. Its head, neck, and breast are black, contrasting sharply with a pure white belly. It features a short black bill, red eyes, and long black legs.
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カテゴリ
鳥類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Its call sounds like a hammer hitting metal, earning its 'Blacksmith' name!
Mom and Dad Lapwing take turns incubating eggs, sharing all the hard work!
They have sharp wing spurs, like tiny daggers, to fight off enemies!
They often nest on open ground, relying on camouflage to hide their eggs.
Blacksmith Lapwing has sharp spurs on its wings that help them bravely fight off predators threatening their nests.
Blacksmith Lapwing can fake an injury because of their smart acting skills that lure danger away from their hidden chicks.
Blacksmith Lapwing can make loud, ringing 'klink' calls because of their unique voice that warns everyone of approaching threats.
These birds primarily feast on various insects and small invertebrates they find on the ground.
Buteo rufofuscus
Adults and chicks can be prey for this large raptor.

Mungos mungo
Mongooses sometimes raid nests for eggs or young chicks.
Macrotermes natalensis
They actively forage for these termites on damp ground.
Locusta migratoria
These birds help control populations of various grasshoppers.
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
If you see a bird acting hurt, it might be protecting its nest. Stay back and watch quietly.
28-31 cm
65-75 cm
0.14-0.2 kg
10-15 年
60 km/h
These birds primarily feast on various insects and small invertebrates they find on the ground.
Wetlands
Foraging
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