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Name |
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Black-winged Stilt |
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Scientific Name |
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Himantopus himantopus |
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Size |
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Gaz paon (35-40 cms) |
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Habitat |
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marshes, Jheel, village tanks |
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Identification |
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Greyish brown and white wading bird, thin reddish legs |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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The Indian Union |
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Food |
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Worms, molluscs, aquatic insects etc. |
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Nest |
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April-August, A depression on the ground |
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Eggs |
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3-4, light drab |
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Least Concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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All parts of M.P |
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