Thursday, December 12, 2013

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Ducks, geese, and swans--Anseriformes- Anatidae


The family Anseriformes includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. There are about 45 species, which occur in India.



Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos melanotos Thol

Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos melanotos Thol

Common Pochard  Aythya ferina.  Mt.Abu


Common Teal  Anas crecca. Mt.Abu

Coot  Fulica atra Mt.Abu


Northern Pintail Anas acuta   - Male

Northern Pintail Anas acuta   - Female

Northern Shoveller Anas clypeata   - Adult male in breeding plumage


Northern Shoveller Anas clypeata   - Female


Northern Shoveller Anas clypeata   - Pair


Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea   in flight  Thol

Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea    Thol

Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea    Thol


Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha 

Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha 

Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha in flight  Thol Guj.


Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula   - Male.  Mt.Abu

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula   - Female.  Mt.Abu





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