Charadriinae
Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
Nepali Name: लधु राजपुत्रिका Laghu Rajputrika
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Nepali Name: जुरे हुट्टिट्याउ Jure Huttityau
Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
Nepali name: राज हुटीट्याउ (Raj Huttittyau)
Notes:
1. The Bagmati River by Chobhar is one of the best places in Nepal for these winter visitors. At least 150 individuals in a small stretch of the river during the current visit. November-January is the best time to see these birds here.
2. They congregate in huge flocks around 10 am.
3. Bonelli’s Eagle prey on these birds in this locality.
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Nepali name: हुटीट्याउ (Huttityau)






Notes:
1. Also known as “Did-he-do-it Pity-he-did-it” because of its flight call.
2. Usually found in singles or pairs and flies off only a short distance upon being approached.