සවුල්-පෙඳ දියසානා/Pheasant-tailed Jacana(Hydrophasianus chirurgus)

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2024 April @Thalangama Lake

This bird is a common observation throughout the wetlands in the country. They are quite common in Thalangama Lake.

Conservation status - Least Concern

reference - ebird
reference - wikipedia







 

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