River Lapwing - photo and copyright © Rajiv Lather

River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) is a common breeding resident in Haryana. This bird is found near river banks. Sexes alike, upper body sandy-brown. It has black legs, head, bill and occipital crest.

Order: CICONIIFORMES     Family: Charadriidae     Size: 30 cm