Charadrius dubius 14-17cm
Chinna Pattani Uppukkothi in Tamil (சின்ன பட்டாணி உப்புக்கொத்தி)
Widespread resident and winter visitor. Small size, elongated and small headed appearance and uniform upperwing with only a very narrow wing bar. Legs yellowish or pinkish. Adult breeding has striking yellow eye ring. Adult non breeding and juvenile have less distinct head pattern. Flight call is a descending pee-oo or short peeu. Freshwater and coastal wetlands.
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