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Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus malabaricus

Least Concern
날개 폭
38.5 cm
체중
155.5 g
Charadriidae
Charadriiformes

The Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.5 cm and a weight of 155.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

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
날개 폭 38.5 cm 15.2 in
체중 155.5 g 5.49 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

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분류학

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.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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