Blacksmith lapwing
Vanellus armatus
Plovers
(Charadriidae)
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Grey wing, black tail, head and chest, white neck and upper parts, red eyes. Prefers searching for food in the moonlight but also in daytime. Always near water, even a flooding watering-can draws its attention. ⇔ l. 28-31 cm
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Blacksmith lapwing
Smidsplevier
Waffenkiebitz
Vanneau armé
Pavoncella armata
Avefría armada
Abibe-preto-e-branco
Пигалица-кузнец
黑背麦鸡
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