Himantopus himantopus 35-40cm
Nedunkaal Ullaan in Tamil (நெடுங்கால் உள்ளான்)
Widespread resident. Slender appearance, long pinkish legs, and fine straight bill. Upperwing black and legs extend a long way behind tail in flight. Juvenile has browner upperparts with buff fringes. Freshwater wetlands, brackish marshes and saltpans.
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