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African-Mediterranean wader bird spur-winged lapwing has been spotted at Ammavaripet Lake near Warangal for the first time in India.

About Spur-Winged Lapwing

• It is a wading bird. 
• Scientific Name:  Vanellus spinosus.
• IUCN Status: Least Concern 
• Habitat: Spur-winged lapwings live primarily in the sub-Saharan belt of central Africa. 
  • This species thrives in the environment of marshes and freshwater wetlands. 
• Native: The Middle East and Mediterranean regions.
• Dieting and Forage:
  • Carnivore:  Feeds on insects, worms, and small fish.

• Distinctive Features Of Spur-Winged Lapwing

  • It has striking brown, black, and white plumage. 
    • Its face, neck, and belly are white
    • It has a black crown on its head. 
  • Its eyes are bright red. 
  • They have long, thin legs  that enable them to wade and run in marshy and shallow areas. 
  • This bird is vocal and produces repeated “sik-sik-sik…” calls.

Ammavaripet Lake

• Ammavaripet Cheruvu is a lake located in Hanamkonda, Telangana, India.  
• This lake is famous for fishing and birdwatching. 
• Ammavaripet Cheruvu derives its name from the nearby village of Ammavaripet.

News Source: Thehindu

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