Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Anseriformes Family: Dendrocygnidae |
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Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), also called Lesser Whistling Teal, is a local breeding summer visitor. This bird is found in small flocks in the wetlands of India.
Size: 40 cm
Identification: Sexes alike. A smallish pale brown duck, maroon chestnut color on upper parts. Chestnut upper tail coverts.
Food: Shoots, grain, small fish
Hindi Name: Seelkahi, Seelhi