Falcated Duck
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Falcated Duck (Anas falcata), also known as Falcated Teal, is a winter vagrant in Haryana. This bird is found in the wetlands. The adult male has a striking plumage, generally vermiculated grey with a largish, chestnut and metallic green colored head. Throat is white. The black and white tertiaries extend over the tail as a striking bunch of plumes.

Order: ANSERIFORMES    Family: Anatidae    Local Name: Kata Sinkhur    Food: generally vegetable matter

 
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