Birds of Ladakh

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Common name:

Common or Eurasian Coot

Ladakhi name:

Chanak, hanta-chaluk

Scientific name:

Fulica atra

Order:

Gruiformes

Family:

Rallidae

Falconidae

fun facts:

The Common or Eurasian Coot is a migrant to Ladakh. The sexes look the same.

Bird Club Contributor:

Konchok Dogmo, Takmachik