Scientific Name: Vanellus indicus Common Name: Red-wattled Lapwing Other Names: Teetahree, Red-wattled Plover
Identifying Features: red beak, white striped, black head, long yellow legs
Fun Facts:
- They produce loud alarm calls which differentiate them from other species of birds. These sounds are variously rendered as Pity to do it or Did he do it.
- These birds remain quite active and awake in night as in daytime.
This image was clicked by Pradeepkumar Devadoss – via Flickr.
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