Common name:
Northern Common Pintail
Ladakhi name:
Chubja rNga tep
Scientific name:
Aythya ferina
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
fun facts:
The Northern Common Pintail is a migrant to Ladakh. The sexes look different.
Can be spotted in open pools, ponds, lakes and marshes up to 4600 m
Bird Club Contributor:
Rigzin Nurboo, Nubra
