Common Name: Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Scientific Name: Vanellus malabaricus
Family: Charadriidae
Nepali Name: Doyam Hutitiyau ( दोयम हुटिट्याउँ )
Size: 26-28 cm
Location: Belaka, Udaypur
The Yellow-wattled Lapwing is found at elevations ranging from 100 to 185 meters and thrives in open terrains such as dry grasslands, scrublands, and farmlands, particularly in the lowland regions.
This species is characterized by its pale brown plumage, a striking black cap, prominent yellow facial wattles, and bright yellow legs. Its diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates, which it hunts by sight on the ground.
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