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Lakescape - 402
aloktewari

Lakescape - 402 (Vanellus duvaucelii)

Captured at Sunset
in almost horizontal
lighting ...

at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

The bird has now
been put into
Near Threatened Category
in IUCN - List

There is much decline
in population
due to Habitat Loss
... Human Pressure on
Riverine Ecosystem ... and
Construction of
Dams ...

Have a glimpse of its
activity in a small
video-clip recorded
at Wonderful
National Chambal Sanctuary
... on the bank of
River Chambal ...
during Skimmer Trip
( Lakescape - 400 )

Link :
http://www.birdforum.tv/members/action/viewvideo/6628/River_Lapwing/

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Vanellus duvaucelii
PTR
Dist. Pilibhit
Uttar Pradesh
India
27.01.2015
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Habitat
Mixed Wetland and Forest and Grasslands
Location
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve ; Dist. Pilibhit ; Uttar Pradesh ; India
Date taken
27.01.2015
Scientific name
Vanellus duvaucelii
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A lovely bird you've found Alok... and quite an uncommon species to arrive in the Gallery too.

What a great picture you've taken of him.

Many thanks for the video too - I'll sort it later.
 
carann
Wow, what an absolutely stunning close-up of this gorgeous bird, Alok !!! Thanks for sharing and for the video link.
 

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