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Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

Description:

These bird had a high pitched call and seemed very comfortable with early morning joggers.

Habitat:

Cold, foggy misty , temp around 5-7 deg c

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Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus


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2 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

If you look closely there is red fleshy growth (wattle) in front of the eyes. So the name red wattled.

Bhawnavij
Bhawnavij 11 years ago

thanks for the Id SatyenM, But I dont see any red in it, why is it called so?

Bhawnavij
Spotted by
Bhawnavij

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

Spotted on Jan 2, 2013
Submitted on Jan 6, 2013

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