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Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

Least Concern
Envergure
41,8 cm
Poids
170,0 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

Red-wattled Lapwing: 32–35 cm, familiar South and Southeast Asian lapwing with red facial wattles, white cheeks, black cap, and yellow legs. Common resident throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia in open country, farmland, and urban parks. Loud penetrating alarm call. Insectivorous. Highly sedentary; aggressive nest defender.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 41,8 cm 16.5 in
Poids 170,0 g 6.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 38 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Vanellus
Espèces Vanellus indicus

Distribution

Red-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Red-wattled Lapwing endangered?
The Red-wattled Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-wattled Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 38 days.
How big is the Red-wattled Lapwing?
The Red-wattled Lapwing has a wingspan of 41.8 cm, weight of 170.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-wattled Lapwing belong to?
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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