= ಲಕುಮುಕಿ.

the kingfisher Halcyon syrnensis of Alcedinidae family with white breast, dark brown head, bright blue tail and wings, strong large red beak; white-breasted kingfisher.

any of a genus (Vanellus) of black-and-white plovers; esp., the crested Vanellus vanellus with broad, rounded wings, noted for spectacular aerial displays; the lapwing.