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*[http://www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&fid=56&bid=758 View more images of this species on the ABID] | *[http://www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&fid=56&bid=758 View more images of this species on the ABID] | ||
+ | *[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=917&Bird_Image_ID=8715&Bird_Family_ID=97 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
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Revision as of 00:43, 7 September 2007
- Oceanites oceanicus
Description
Identification
Length 7.25" (18 cm), wingspan 16-18" (41-46 cm). Dark blackish brown except for bold U-shaped white rump patch that extends onto flanks, pale carpal bars and underwings. Square tail may appear notched. Long legs extend beyond tail in flight. Relatively short wings. Fluttery, swallow-like flight. Feeding behavior of tapping surface of water with toes while hovering is distinctive.