The Yellow-wattled Lapwing is a brown colored wader with a very distinct yellow colored wattle on its face. They are extremely territorial and are know to even try and attack humans when close to their chicks.
Yellow Wattled Lapwing with chick
Canon EOS 400D
Sigma 135-400mm
Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve
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Sigma 135-400mm
Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve
All Images are Copyrighted Angad Achappa and may not be used in any form, website or print/online media without written permission of the Photographer. For any inquiry for the photographs please contact: angadachappaphotography@hotmail.com
wow! gorgeous, exotic looking bird! :)
ReplyDeleteA rare sighting indeed. A good shot at the right time.Thanx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting facts about the bird and a nice shot.
ReplyDeleteInteresting looking bird Angad, has it got a wig on!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tex, Mpho, Saru & Mike.. :)
ReplyDeleteNeed to go and nails its cousin..the Red-wattled Lapwing... :P
What a stunning looking bird and a well deserved capture as well, what a fun name they are called~
ReplyDeleteYou are back and how :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a very beautiful bird and a great shot. Never seen it before..
ReplyDeleteI hope you can come to Norway next year to see the Northern Light:-)