A spur-winged lapwing bird was spotted for the first time in India by bird researchers near Ammavaripet Lake in Warangal, Telangana.
Spur-winged lapwing
- Its scientific name is Vanellus spinosus.
- It is a predatory bird, which remains active during the day and night depending on the hunting conditions.
- It is native to North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean regions.
- Its length is 28 to 31 centimeters.
- Their weight is 128 to 330 grams.
- Their wingspan is 82 to 87 centimeters long.
Speciality
- It is a pigeon-sized bird with a muscular body and strong legs.
- They have brown, black and white feathers and bright red eyes.
- These are sociable birds, using many different vocalizations to attract mates, defend territory, and signal threats.
- Male spur-winged lapwings honor females by dancing and calling.
habitat
- It is found in swamps, cultivated land, grassland, wasteland, banks of lakes, ponds and rivers near bodies of fresh or brackish water.
- Their nests are made of small holes dug in the ground in areas with low vegetation near water.
Diet
- They mainly feed on insects, insect larvae and other invertebrates.
- They help regulate invertebrate populations within the ecosystem by eating many invertebrates.