White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata)


Posted by Chewang Bonpo on Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:42 am

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OTHER COMMON NAMES: White-winged Wood Duck

STATUS: Endangered

TAXONOMY: Anas scutulata S. Müller, 1842, Java. Currently treated as monotypic.

DISTRIBUTION:  Few in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Sumatra; formerly more widespread throughout range, probably extinct in Malaysia and on Java. Recently recorded in Bhutan.

HABITAT: Tropical forest species, inhabiting undisturbed, secluded pools and marshes in dense, freshwater and peat swampy forest, including partially logged areas, but also sometimes visits rice paddies to feed. In Assam, frequents jungle pools.

LOCATION: Nameri National Park, Assam

DATE: 28/02/2016,

EQUIPMENT: Nikon D750, Nikon 200-500 mm, Tripod, Gimbal head, Hide & Remote.

 

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by dhanson on Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:38 am
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like the low angle and reflection you have captured
 

by Homer on Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:08 pm
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Great Shot
 

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