Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 38.5 cm | 15.2 in |
| 体重 | 155.5 g | 5.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 32 days.
一腹卵数
4
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| 種 | Vanellus malabaricus |
Distribution
Yellow-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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