Downy Chick and Juvenile on Bintan Provided Indonesia’s First Confirmed Red-wattled Lapwing Breeding Record
A downy chick on 18 January and a juvenile on 21 February 2026 provided Indonesia's first confirmed Red-wattled…
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Long-term Pair Bonds Were Linked to More Clutches and Hatchlings per Season in Red-wattled Lapwings
A six-year Dubai study found that red-wattled lapwings retaining the same partner for several years produced more clutches…
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Red-wattled Lapwings Had a Thicker, More Gland-dense Esophageal Lining Than Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
In a small Iraqi comparison, Red-wattled Lapwings had an esophageal mucosa about 50% thicker and more glands per…
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Updated India Index Estimated a 64.6% Long-term Increase for Red-wattled Lapwing
The 2026 interim update to State of India’s Birds estimated a 64.6% long-term increase in the national red-wattled…
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Native Vegetation Helped Camouflage Ground Nests of Indian Thick-Knees and Red-Wattled Lapwings in Jodhpur
Field observations in Jodhpur documented how Indian thick-knees and red-wattled lapwings used vegetation for nest camouflage, shelter and…
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Toxoplasma Antibodies Found in 14 of 35 Wild Bird Species Sampled Around Lahore
A study published in 2026 detected antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in 18 of 176 wild birds around Lahore,…
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Urban Red-wattled Lapwing Nests Had 70% Success Versus 90–93% Outside the City
A 2026 study of 45 red-wattled lapwing nests around Indore found lower nesting success in the urban site,…
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Human Disturbance Was Linked to 28 Abandoned Nests at Punjab Village Ponds
Researchers monitored 67 nests of eight bird species at village ponds in three Punjab districts; 28 were abandoned…
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