Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-malabaricus"></birdfyi-bird>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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О нас
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 38,5 cm | 15.2 in |
| Масса | 155,5 g | 5.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 32 days.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Виды | Vanellus malabaricus |
Distribution
Yellow-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 1 countries.
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