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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