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Name |
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Gadwall |
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Scientific Name |
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Anas strepera |
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Size |
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Bekhur Bathak (51cm) |
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Habitat |
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Shallow wetlands, Jheels and Ponds |
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Identification |
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Dark brown and grey body with black tail tip |
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Status |
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Migratory |
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Distribution |
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Throughout the India |
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Food |
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Aquatic vegetation |
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Nest |
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Grass pads on grounds near water |
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Eggs |
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7-15, creamy buff |
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Least concern |
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Wetland |
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Common |
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Most parts of M.P |
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