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Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus · Species of bird
Order
Charadriiformes
Codes
rewlap1, RWLA

About the Red-wattled Lapwing

The red-wattled lapwing 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. Their characteristic loud alarm calls are indicators of human or animal movements and the sounds have been variously rendered as did he do it or pity to do it leading to the colloquial name of did-he-do-it bird. Usually seen in pairs or small groups not far from water, they sometimes form large aggregations in the non-breeding season (winter). They nest in a ground scrape laying three to four camouflaged eggs. Adults near the nest fly around, diving at potential predators while calling noisily. The cryptically patterned chicks hatch and immediately follow their parents to feed, hiding by lying low on the ground or in the grass when threatened.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyPlovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
SpeciesVanellus indicus
Species Codesrewlap1, RWLA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Red-wattled Lapwing belong to?

The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.

How can I identify the Red-wattled Lapwing?

The red-wattled lapwing 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. Their characteristic loud alarm calls are indicators of human or animal movements and the sounds have been variously rendered as ...

Where can I report a Red-wattled Lapwing sighting?

You can log sightings of Red-wattled Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rewlap1, or on iNaturalist.