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Group of Lesser Whistling Ducks, Wasgamuwa, Sri Lanka Stationed near a pond. They were nervous, each looking in different directions. Rightfully so, as it seems almost every pond has at least one crocodile in it. Asia,Dendrocygna javanica,Lesser Whistling Duck,Sri Lanka,Wasgamuwa Click/tap to enlarge

Group of Lesser Whistling Ducks, Wasgamuwa, Sri Lanka

Stationed near a pond. They were nervous, each looking in different directions. Rightfully so, as it seems almost every pond has at least one crocodile in it.

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The Lesser Whistling Duck, also known as Indian Whistling Duck or Lesser Whistling Teal, is a species of whistling duck that breeds in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal feeders and during the day may be found in flocks around lakes and wet paddy fields.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Feb 5, 2015. Captured Nov 9, 2014 14:15.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO160
  • 400mm