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Lesser Whistling Duck

Dendrocygna javanica

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Gregarious migratory ducks.

Habitat:

Aquatic.These come annually to a freshwater called Santragachi Jheel or Lake near Kolkata, India. The entire perimeter is encroached upon by residents of the locality but the jheel is also fenced off. While this provides a modicum of privacy for the breeding and nesting birds, photographers who use small aim and shoot cameras (like me) are at a distinct disadvantage.

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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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