Birds of Ladakh

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Common name:

Gadwall

Ladakhi name:

unknown

Scientific name:

Maraca strepera

Order:

Anseriformes

Family:

Anatidae

fun facts:

The Gadwall is a migrant to Ladakh. The sexes look different.

It can be spotted in ponds and shallow, fresh water lakes up to 4700m.