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Scientific Name: Aythya nyroca (Güldenstädt, 1770)
English Name: Ferruginous Pochard
Local/Bangla Name: Morcheyrong Bhutihash (মরচেরঙ ভুতিহাঁস)
Photo: raedwulf68 (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Description:
The breeding male Aythya nyroca is a rich, dark chestnut color on the head, breast, and flanks, contrasted by pure white undertail coverts. In flight, the white belly and underwing patch are visible. Females are duller and browner overall compared to males, with the male having a yellow eye and the female a dark eye.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Large lakes, slow-flowing rivers, reservoirs.
Environment:
Freshwater, Terrestrial
Comments:
Native
Main References:
Grimmett R, Thompson P, Inskipp T (2021) Birds of Banglades. HELM FIELD GUIDES, 320p.
Other References:
Siddiqui KU, Islam MA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M, Rahman MM (eds.) (2008) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 26. Birds. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. 662 pp.
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