Apr 11, 2014
Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)
...a species of Painted-snipe (Rostraulidae) that occurs in parts of Africa, India, Pakistan and Southeast Asia. Like most waders greater painted-snipe are typically found close to marshes, ponds, swamps, reed beds, streams, and other wet areas. They feed mainly on aquatic insects, crustaceans, molluscs and occasionally seeds which are obtained by probing through mud. Greater painted-snipe are fairly shy and secretive, typically seen close to/in vegetation either solitary or in small groups.
Classification
Animalia-Chordata-Aves-Charadriiformes-Rostratulidae-Rostratula-R. benghalensis
Images: Charles Lam and J.M. Garg