Red-wattled Lapwing, front view, Panna Tiger Reserve, India

Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India (December 2025)

This image was taken during the Majestic Tigers of India trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) / Wikipedia
Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus / BirdForum
Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:29
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 6400

Latitude 24 37 3.1 N
Longitude 79 58 32.8 E
Altitude 329.70m