Indian Birds 



of this species or the next two species fly they 

 look now brown, now white, according as the 

 brown or white surface of the wing is pre- 

 sented to the observer. 



This species is seen chiefly in winter and on 

 the sea-coast. 



1 86. ^gialitis duhia : The Little Ringed 

 Plover. ^ (F. 1447), (J. 850), (I.) 



This is very like No. 185 in appearance, but 

 may be easily distinguished from it by having 

 a black band across the throat. Legs yellow. 



This species is not confined to the sea-coast. 

 Like most of its tribe it has a plaintive whistle. 



187. Himantofus candidus : The Black- 

 winged Stilt, or Long-legs. (F. 145 1), (J. 898), 

 (-IV.) 



Male : A white bird with glossy black back 

 and wings 



Female : White with brown back and wings. 



This species is characterised by very long 

 red legs. Its bill is nearly three inches long. 



It is found in marshes and tanks. 



188. Recurvirostra avocetta : The Avocet. 

 (F. 1452), (J. 899), (IV.) 



This elegant bird is characterised by a very 

 long bill, which is curved upwards towards 

 the end. It is a very easy bird to identify. 

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