painted snipe

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PAKHI DEKHUN PAKHI CHINUN # 372 (Observe the Bird and recognize)..PAINTED SNIPE[From a Photograph of Mr. ARKA SARKAR]... ....WATERCOLOUR...A4...2014... The Rostratulidae (commonly known as painted-snipes), form a taxonomic family of wader species, composed of two genera: Rostratula and Nycticryphes. At present two species, the South American and greater painted-snipes, are not considered threatened by human activities; however, the Australian painted-snipe has declined and is considered endangered in Australia. Rostratula benghalensis, Greater painted-snipe – Found in marshes in Africa, India and South-east Asia. The painted-snipes are short-legged, long-billed birds similar in shape to the true snipes, but their plumage is much more striking. There is sexual dimorphism in both size and plumage, with the males being duller overall and smaller. All three species have large forward pointing eyes. Painted-snipes are omnivorous, feeding on invertebrates and seeds. Animal prey taken includes annelid worms, snails, aquatic and marsh insects, and crustaceans. The seeds of grasses such as millet and rice are also consumed, and may form a major part of the diet of some populations.[INFO : WIKIPEDIA]