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Name |
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Comb duck |
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Scientific Name |
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Sarkidiornis melanotos |
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Size |
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Nakta (76 cm) |
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Habitat |
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Lakes, reservoir |
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Identification |
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Large glossy blue black duck white below knob on bill |
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Status |
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Local migratory |
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Distribution |
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Winter visitor to central India |
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Food |
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Aquatic weed |
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Nest |
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July-September, tree holes lined with grass |
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Eggs |
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8-12, pale cream |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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Winter visitor in all parts of M.P |
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