Red-Wattled Lapwing: India's Traditional Monsoon Forecaster
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Role of Red-Wattled Lapwing in Traditional Monsoon Forecasting |
| Key Species | Red-Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known as "Teehari" in India |
| Traditional Practice | Farmers observe nesting habits of the bird to predict monsoon patterns |
| Geographical Focus | Rural regions of Rajasthan, India |
| Indicators | - High-elevated nests: Heavy rainfall- Low-lying nests: Weak monsoon- Vertical egg position: Strong showers- Horizontal egg placement: Poor rainfall- Egg clustering: Consistent monsoon |