Key Facts
Family: Anatidae
Biometrics:
Length: Male - 59 to 76 cm, Female - 51 to 64 cm, Weight: Male - 450 to 1360 g, Female - 454 to 1134 g, Wingspan: 80 to 95 cm
Range:
In northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. In winter they migrate to the region around the equator. In India found only in winter.
Habitat:
These birds live in shallow, freshwater swamps, small lakes and rivers, preferably in densely forested areas in the open, temporarily humid. In winter they live in coastal saltwater lakes, alkaline reservoirs
Clicked at: Bharatpur
