Hydrophasianus chirurgus 31cm
Neelavaal Ilaikozhi in Tamil (நீள வால் இலைகோழி)
Widespread resident. Extensive white on upperwing, and white underwing. Yellowish patch on sides of neck. Adult breeding has brown underparts and long tail. Adult non breeding and juvenile have white underparts with dark line down side of neck and dark breast band. Freswater wetlands.
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