Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
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About
Yellow-wattled Lapwing: 26–28 cm, sandy-brown Indian lapwing with a black cap, large yellow facial wattles, and yellow legs. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, resident in dry open scrub, fallow fields, and stony ground. Feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sedentary. Characteristic dry-country species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.5 cm | 15.2 in |
| Weight | 155.5 g | 5.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 32 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus malabaricus |
Distribution
Yellow-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Charadriidae family