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Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus malabaricus

Least Concern
Envergure
38,5 cm
Poids
155,5 g
Famille
Charadriidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 38,5 cm 15.2 in
Poids 155,5 g 5.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 32 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Yellow-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Yellow-wattled Lapwing endangered?
The Yellow-wattled Lapwing has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-wattled Lapwing nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 32 days.
How big is the Yellow-wattled Lapwing?
The Yellow-wattled Lapwing has a wingspan of 38.5 cm, weight of 155.5 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-wattled Lapwing belong to?
The Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae.

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