Red Wattled Lapwing

Description:

The boldly patterned red-wattled lapwing is named for the vivid red, fleshy, wrinkled skin, or wattle, in front of each eye. This wading bird has greyish brown upperparts, except for the jet black head, neck and upper breast. A broad white stripe extends from each eye down the sides of the neck, drawing a clear line between the black and brown plumage. When in flight, the white rump and tail can also be seen, with a broad black band extending across the tail. The bill of the red-wattled lapwing is red with a black tip, the eyes are reddish-brown, and the long legs are bright yellow.