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Greylag Goose
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Greylag Goose

Greylag Goose, also called Grey Goose are large winter migratory birds found in many locations across Gujarat. The “lag” part of their common name was derived from the fact that they are one of the last geese to migrate. They are noisy birds, gawking at each other most of the Read more…

By Vishal Vasu, 8 yearsAugust 22, 2017 ago
Bar-headed Goose
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Bar-headed Goose

The Bar-headed Goose is named for the two eye-catching dark bars running around the back of its white head. This goose is native to Central Asia and migrates to India during winters. Bar-headed goose have to reach extreme heights, sometimes as high as 23,000 feet, when they migrate over the Read more…

By Vishal Vasu, 8 yearsAugust 17, 2017 ago
Ruddy Shelduck
Ducks-Geese-Swans

Ruddy Shelduck

Ruddy Shelduck is also called Brahminy Duck and is a common winter visitor in India. It has a very beautiful rusty orange plumage which makes it look very different from other ducks. A shelduck is a sort of in-between species between geese and ducks and the Ruddy Shelduck is a Read more…

By Vishal Vasu, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2017 ago

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