White-tailed Lapwing

Vanellus leucurus

The White-tailed Lapwing is a striking bird with a black and white plumage, a distinctive white tail, and a red eye. This species is known for its distinctive 'did-he-do-it' call. It is a ground-dwelling bird that forages for insects and small invertebrates in open grasslands and wetlands. Breeding in central Asia, it migrates to wintering grounds in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Africa. The White-tailed Lapwing is known for its aerial displays during the breeding season, where it performs acrobatic flights and calls loudly. Although not currently considered globally threatened, this species faces habitat loss and degradation in some parts of its range.

Habitat: Open grasslands and wetlands