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This tall bird is unmistakable with its characteristic long down-curved bill. It has a rusty brown head and underparts and glossy black upperparts.

Abundance
Rare

Chinese Name
彩鹮

Habitat
Wetland

Malay Name
Burung Sekendi Kilat

Tamil name
அறிவாள் மூக்கன்