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Greater Painted Snipe
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Scientific name:
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Rostratula
benghalensis |
| Habitat
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Shallow grassy wetlands |
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Birdwatch note : |
Told
from longer billed snipe and other shorebirds by white or
cinnamon buff eye patch, white bar on side joining with the
cinnamon buff on back. After
the colorful female lays the eggs, she leaves to mate with
another while the male remains to incubate the eggs. |
| Photo
credit : |
Romy Ocon,
www.pbase.com/liquidstone |
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