These birds, known as Greater Painted Snipe, live in Africa, Asia and India.
The female is more of a reddish color than the male.
Males are pale and, brown, tan or, golden, in color.
These birds are not related to those, commonly called, Snipes.
The Latin name for this species is Rostratula benghalensis.
The birds have a white (female) or, tan (male) eye patch.
Females court the males and, may have more than one mate.
Males hatch the eggs and rear the offspring.
The bird prefers grassy habitats along marshes, streams or, ponds.
They are extremely shy and, vanish into the vegetation when disturbed.
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