Indian Birds 
This species is seen chiefly in winter and on 
the sea-coast. 
186. Aigialitis dubia: ‘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. Himantopus candidus: The Black- 
winged Stilt, or Long-legs. (F. 1451), (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), AV.) 
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. 
Its body is about the size of that of the crow. 
It is a white bird with a number of black mark- 
ings. The black markings are on top of the. 
head, back of the neck, the shoulders, and the 
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