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The Red-wattled Lapwing, scientifically named *Vanellus indicus*, is a species of bird within the family Charadriidae. It belongs to the genus *Vanellus* and is classified under the order Charadriiformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The taxon was described by Boddaert in 1783 and holds an accepted status in biological records. Other common names for this species include นกกระแตแต้แว้ด, Trulek gelambir-merah, and Rotlappenkiebitz.
This bird inhabits freshwater environments. Its physical and reproductive characteristics include a wingspan of 0.683, an average litter size of 3.5, and an egg incubation period of 28 days. The species is currently listed with a conservation status of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, a designation recorded in 2025.
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Species
Least ConcernSpecies
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyCharadriidae
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- Least Concern
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- wingspan
- 0.683
- litter size
- 3.5
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- taxon common name
- 肉垂麦鸡
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- V. indicus
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Encyclopedic overview
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. 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.
Taxonomy
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