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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[Asia]] found on the rivers of [[India]] and [[Nepal]] to southwestern [[China]] and [[Indochina]]. | + | [[Asia]] found on the rivers of [[India]] and [[Nepal]] to southwestern [[China]] and [[Indochina]]. And North Thailand with stragglers as far saout as Bangkok |
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
Revision as of 07:19, 29 June 2017
- Vanellus duvaucelii
Identification
29·5–31·5 cm (11½-12.5 in)
- Brown upperparts
- White rump
- Black tail
- Black crest, crown, face and central throat
- Greyish-white neck sides and nape
- Greyish-brown breast band
- White underparts
- Black belly patch
- White under wings and upper wing secondaries
- Brown upper wing coverts
Distribution
Asia found on the rivers of India and Nepal to southwestern China and Indochina. And North Thailand with stragglers as far saout as Bangkok
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1]. And north Thailand with stragglers as far south as Bangkok
Habitat
Generally found on or near rivers with shingle and sand banks, wet grassland and farmland; and larger water bodies, such as reservoirs.
Behaviour
Breeding
The nest is a shallow ground scrape. The clutch consists of 2 eggs.
Diet
Their diet consists of worms, crustaceans and molluscs. They may also include frogs and tadpoles.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved June 2015)
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) River Lapwing. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/River_Lapwing
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