Ruddy Shelduck,

Ruddy Shelduck, a rare migratory bird, was recently found in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

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It breeds in central Asia, southeastern Europe and travels up to 6,800 meters as a winter visitor to India

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Known as Brahminy duck in India, it has distinctive orange-brown plumage with black tail and flight feathers

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Its wingspan size ranges from 110-135 cm, but length of the bird is 58-70 cm

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It inhabits wetlands, rivers, lakes and prefers a herbivorous diet

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Females develop white face patch, while males have black neck ring

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IUCN considers it as a Least concern species

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It is mentioned in Guru Granth Sahib, according to which it symbolizes marital fidelity

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