Common Teal

Common Teal (Anas crecca) is a common winter visitor in Haryana and rest of India. This bird is found in the wetlands.

Identification: Male - Grayish with chestnut head and a broad metallic green band, running backward from eye to nape, bordered above and below with white lines. Black, green and buff colored wing speculum. Female - Mottled dark and light brown with pale underparts. Black and green speculum.

Hindi names: Chhoti Murgabi, Kerra   Order: ANSERIFORMES   Family: Anatini   Size: 60 cm   Food: Tender shoots, grain