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The lesser whistling duck
The lesser whistling duck (Dendrocygna javanica), also known as Indian whistling duck or 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 a creamy white rump.
Habitat
It migrates to freshwater lakes of south from north
Location
SANTRAGACHI JHEEL, HOWRAH, INDIA
Date taken
11/11/2015
Scientific name
Dendrocygna javanica
Equipment used
CANON 600D WITH TAMRON 150-600
Good photo of this fine looking group of birds.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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