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The Red wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

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Description:

The Red-wattled Lapwing is a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. Red-wattled Lapwings are large waders, about 35 cm long. The diet of the lapwing includes a range of insects, snails and other invertebrates, mostly picked from the ground. They may also feed on some grains. They feed mainly during the day but they may also feed at night, being especially active around the full moon.

Habitat:

almost any wetland habitat.

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PublishedJune 30, 2013

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