Yellow-wattled lapwing - Malabarkievit - Vanellus malabaricus from tamil outer Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 5 min 14 sec
✓ Published: 16-May-2021

Description:
The yellow-wattled lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus) 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 collec