Indian lesser whistling ducks

Indian lesser whistling ducks

Indian lesser whistling ducks

Lesser whistling ducks -Chulan Eranda is a bird found in Southeast Asia. Its scientific name is Dendrocygna javanica. In English, this bird is called the Indian Whistling Duck or Lesser Whistling Duck. They breed in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

 



They are found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, southern China, and Vietnam. They live in many green freshwater lakes. They feed on seeds and other greens. They sometimes seek refuge in the sea.

They have long gray beaks and a long head and long legs. The body is fat. The body is brown. The hindquarters and wings are dark gray. Flying in groups is not a strategy. The "cc-cc" furnace is often made while flying. They lay 6 to 12 eggs in tree trunks and other birds' nests. They nest in Chulan Eranda Kozhikode and Thrissur districts