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lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica Indian whistling teel
Abbas Hasnain

lesser whistling duck Dendrocygna javanica Indian whistling teel (Dendrocygna javanica)

lesser whistling teal, is a species of whistling duck that breeds in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal feeders and during the day may be found in flocks around lakes and wet paddy fields. They can perch on trees and sometimes build their nest in the hollow of a tree. This brown and long-necked duck has broad wings that are visible in flight and produces a loud two-note wheezy call. It has a chestnut rump, differentiating it from its larger relative, the fulvous whistling duck, which has creamy white
Habitat
Lesser whistling duck are usually gregarious. They feed mainly on plants taken from the water as well as grains from cultivated rice apart from small fish, frogs and invertebrates such as molluscs and worms. They dabble as well as dive in water. They will
Location
India
Scientific name
Dendrocygna javanica
Equipment used
Canon
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What a lovely group you've found here Abbas. A super picture.
 

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