red-wattle lapwing Vanellus

These birds are native to our area and are usually seen in pairs. Sometimes they wander a distance away from their partners in fields or on the ground. They used to make very loud alarm calls, which sound amusingly like the words "Did he do it?" Their behavior is quite amusing as well. We also find them in wetlands, where they gather in large groups. In Marathi, we call them "Titavi." I took three photos in our garden and one close to the salt farm near us. We refer to a very good guidebook from India's birdman, Salim Ali's The Book of Indian Birds. When we need some info, we use it.