About the Yellow-wattled Lapwing
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 which their well camouflaged eggs are laid. The chicks are nidifugous, leaving the nest shortly after hatching and following their parents to forage for food.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) |
| Species | Vanellus malabaricus |
| Species Codes | yewlap2, YWLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-wattled Lapwing belong to?
The Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus) belongs to the Plovers and Lapwings family (Charadriidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-wattled Lapwing?
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...
Where can I report a Yellow-wattled Lapwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-wattled Lapwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yewlap2, or on iNaturalist.