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Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus malabaricus

Least Concern
翼開長
38.5 cm
体重
155.5 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes

について

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings)
Genus Vanellus
Vanellus malabaricus

Distribution

Yellow-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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