The long-toed lapwing is uncommon in South Africa and discovered just in Northern KZN nearby to Mozambique.
They like irreversible water with drifting greenery, specifically waterlilies where they feed upon pests and molluscs.
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These lapwing are discovered singular or in sets, or little family groups. They are shy and careful, other than when breeding.
They stroll like Jacana’s on drifting water plants, thus their long toes to disperse weight. The call is a duplicated high pitched “pink – pink”.
Breeding happens from July to October. The nest is a pad of water plants developed in shallow waters, likewise a scrape of soil or mud within 100 metres of water.
Usually 4 dark olive to greyish green eggs are laid. The incubation and fledging duration is unrecorded. The Afrikaans name is witvlerkkiewiet.
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