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Yellow-wattled lapwings feeding on fresh dung Yala NP, Sri Lanka Asia,Sri Lanka,Vanellus malabaricus,Yala,Yellow-wattled Lapwing Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Yellow-wattled lapwings feeding on fresh dung

Yala NP, Sri Lanka

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The Yellow-wattled Lapwing is a lapwing that is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent. It is found mainly on the dry plains of peninsular India and has a sharp call and is capable of fast flight. Although they do not migrate, they are known to make seasonal movements in response to rains. They are dull grey brown with a black cap, yellow legs and a triangular wattle at the base of the beak. Like other lapwings and plovers, they are ground birds and their nest is a mere collection of tiny pebbles within.. more

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 19, 2015. Captured Nov 13, 2014 07:39.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO180
  • 400mm