Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Yellow-wattled lapwing
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A medium-sized lapwing measuring 30–32 cm in length with a wingspan of 70–75 cm. It has pale brown upperparts, white underparts, yellow legs, and a distinct yellow wattle in front of the eyes.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident across India and Sri Lanka. It is largely non-migratory, with some local movements during the dry season.
Migrate to:
Generally non-migratory, but may disperse locally in response to habitat changes.
Breeding season:
Breeds mainly during the dry season (December to April). The nest is a scrape on the ground in open dry grasslands. Clutch usually contains 3–4 eggs.
Breed in:
Prefers dry open grasslands, fallow fields, scrublands, and semi-arid plains for nesting.
Habitat:
Found in open plains, grasslands, agricultural fields, and lightly wooded areas. Avoids dense forests and wetlands.
Diet:
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on beetles, ants, termites, and other insects, occasionally taking small seeds. Forages by walking on the ground and picking prey.
