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Lakescape - 367
aloktewari

Lakescape - 367 (Vanellus duvaucelii)

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

... it is dotted with
waterbodies, swamps and
bogs ... as well as
criss-crossed by a
sytem of canals fed by
River Sharda ...
... and river Mala ...

A very water-rich area
accounting for
presence of big
pachyderms ... like
Asian Elephant ...
( IUCN - Endangered )
and
Indian One-horned Rhino
( IUCN - Vulnerable ) ...
in the near contigouous
Dudhwa National Park

Along these canals
and rivers is
found this
Near-threatened ( IUCN )
species ...
River Lapwing
( Vanellus duvaucelii )

All this gives enough
indication of the
importance of
Terai-bhabhar
in conservation of
biodiversity ...

River Lapwing
( Vanellus duvauclii )

____________________

27.01.2015
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Habitat
Bhabher-Terai Forest and waterbodies
Location
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve ; Uttar Pradesh ; India
Date taken
27.01.2015
Scientific name
Vanellus duvaucelii
jbpixels
This is an excellent description of protected fauna and flora and conservation activities.
A beautiful photograph too. Very well captured and presented.
 
mags1967
gorgeous lapwings and capture.hope this place is cherished and looked after for many years to come.tfs.all the best margaret.
 
Oppie
Beautiful double capture A&R :D Love it. Hope enough efforts can be made to increase their population.
 

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