Red wattled lapwings make loud alarm calls in Delhi

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A pair of Red wattled lapwings stay around their little nest on the ground, trying to keep away any predators coming close to their eggs. The mother gingerly sits on her eggs, trying to keep them warm. The boldly patterned red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicusi) is named for the vivid red, fleshy, wrinkled skin, or wattle, in front of each eye. This wading bird has greyish brown upper parts, except for the jet black head, neck and upper breast. A broad white stripe extends from each eye down the sides of the neck, drawing a clear line between the black and brown plumage. When in flight, the white rump and tail can also be seen, with a broad black band extending across the tail. Source - http://www.arkive.org This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of