Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="vanellus-indicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.8 cm and a weight of 170 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 41,8 cm | 16.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 170,0 g | 6.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 38 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Türler | Vanellus indicus |
Distribution
Red-wattled Lapwing has been recorded in 2 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family