Red-wattled Lapwing
Binomial Name: Vanellus indicus
The Red-wattled Lapwing is a common resident bird of Bangladesh. The bird can be seennear all kinds of water bodies throughout the country. They usually travel in pairs or small
groups and forage in the sand, shallow water, mud, or grass. Food includes ants, termites,dung beetles, earthworms, shrimp, etc. They are most active at dawn and dusk. They are
also active at night, especially on full moon nights. Mating occurs during the breedingseason from March to September. During this time, they make nests in plants or on the
roofs of buildings at the water's edge.
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