Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 38.5 cm | 15.2 in |
| वजन | 155.5 g | 5.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 32 days.
अंडों की संख्या
4
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| प्रजातियां | Vanellus malabaricus |
Distribution
Yellow-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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