Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is an Asian lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. Like other lapwings they are ground birds that are incapable of perching. Like other lapwings they are ground birds that are incapable of perching.
The forest is popular among bird watchers and is home to about 85 species of birds. Red-wattled lapwing, Hoopoe, crested honey buzzard, grey partridge, coucal, Indian eagle-owl, white-breasted kingfisher, pied kingfisher, southern bush lark and red-whiskered bulbul are commonly seen in the area.
The traditional terms "plover", "lapwing", and "dotterel" do not correspond exactly to current taxonomic models; thus, several of the Vanellinae are often called plovers, and one a dotterel, while a few of the "true" plovers (subfamily Charadriinae) are known colloquially as lapwings. In general, a lapwing can be thought of as a larger plover.
Red-wattled lapwing Yellow-wattled lapwing. Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae. The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water.
Red-wattled lapwing, a common resident in the north. Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae. The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings.
Gray-headed lapwing, Vanellus cinereus (A) Red-wattled ... species of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on ...
Northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus; Blacksmith lapwing, Vanellus armatus (A) Spur-winged plover, Vanellus spinosus; River lapwing, Vanellus duvaucelii; Yellow-wattled lapwing, Vanellus malabaricus; Black-headed lapwing, Vanellus tectus; Gray-headed lapwing, Vanellus cinereus; Red-wattled lapwing, Vanellus indicus; Javan lapwing, Vanellus ...
Red wattlebird, a honeyeater also known as Barkingbird or Gillbird; Red-wattled lapwing, a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae; Red stem wattle, Acacia myrtifolia, also known as a myrtle wattle