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Birds
Waterbirds & Waders
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Local name: Titwi / टिटहरी
lightbulbNests on gravel roofs and open ground; highly vocal.
Identification
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Titwi / टिटहरी.
Habitat. Open ground, fields, rooftops and airfields
Diet. Insects and other invertebrates
Field notes. The “did-you-do-it” plover. Ground-nest chicks are often “rescued” unnecessarily — reunite if possible. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
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Habitat
Open ground, fields, rooftops and airfields
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Diet
Insects and other invertebrates
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Behavior
The “did-you-do-it” plover. Ground-nest chicks are often “rescued” unnecessarily — reunite if possible.
