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Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

Least Concern
날개 폭
41.8 cm
체중
170.0 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes

소개

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
날개 폭 41.8 cm 16.5 in
체중 170.0 g 6.00 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

3-4

분류학

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

Distribution

Red-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 2 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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