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Plegadis falcinellus
dark wading bird with long legs and decurved bill; breeding adults chestnut with green and purple gloss; grey facial skin; pale blue lines bordering the front part of face; brown eyes and bill; grey legs with red knee joints. Juveniles are more blackish all over with light green gloss. Photo taken at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India
Shallow freshwater bodies, with floating vegetation; marshy areas
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