Ferruginous Pochard
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Ferruginous Pochard (Aythya nyroca), also known as White-eyed Pochard, is a scarce winter visitor in Haryana. This bird is found in the wetlands and is quite widespread all over India. The male is rufous brown with a conspicuous white iris.

Order: ANSERIFORMES    Family: Anatidae    Local Name: Kurchiya    Food: vegetable matter, fish, insects

 
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