Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) The Vigilant Sentinel of Wetlands and Open Landscapes The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is one of the most familiar and vocally expressive wading birds of the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for its piercing alarm calls, distinctive red facial wattles, and vigilant behavior, this species occupies a special place in both ecological studies […]