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In breeding plumage, this bird has a long prominent tail from which it gets its name from. In non-breeding plumage, it has white underparts, a black breast band, yellow hindneck, black neck-line and brown upperparts.

Abundance
Rare

Chinese Name
 水雉

Habitat
Wetland

Malay Name
Burung Teratai Ekor Panjang

Tamil name
நீலவால் இலைக்கோழி