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Plovers and lapwings--Charadriiformes- Charadriidae


The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions. There are 20 species, which occur in India.

Red wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus.   Mt Abu
Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus.   Mt Abu

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