How the Blacksmith Lapwing earned its name: Unveiling the origins of Africa's avian artisan, in Tanzania

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Meet the striking Blacksmith Lapwing, a charming bird found in Africa, with its distinctive black and white plumage, this avian beauty captivates with its elegance. The blacksmith lapwing or blacksmith plover (Vanellus armatus) is a lapwing species that occurs commonly from Kenya through central Tanzania to southern and southwestern Africa. The vernacular name derives from the repeated metallic 'tink, tink, tink' alarm call, which suggests a blacksmith's hammer striking an anvil. Source-Wikipedia This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest HD and 4K collection from South Asia. The collection comprises of 150, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on 4K, 200 fps slow motion and Full HD. Write to us for licensing