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Metopidius indicus
Conspicuous bird size of a hen. Body is black, contrasting nicely with bronze-coloured wing-covers. Long and elegant neck, two white eye stripes ending on nape, yellow bill red at the base and a grey-black shield. Long wader's legs with very long toes.
Here, observed in totally urban setting of Cox's Bazar, in backyard paddy fields close to beaches.
Spotted on Mar 6, 2019
Submitted on Mar 7, 2019
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