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Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

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Females and males are similar in plumage but males have a 5% longer wing and tend to have a longer carpal spur. The length of the birds is 320-350mm, wing of 208-247mm with the nominate averaging 223mm, Sri Lanka 217mm. The Bill is 31-36mm and tarsus of 70-83mm. Tail length is 104-128mm.

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Red-wattled Lapwing

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PublishedApril 20, 2013

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