White-winged duck
Class: Birds
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Asarcornis
Species: Scutulata
Geographic distribution: Southeast Asia, now fragmented in India
Habitat: Densely forested wetlands, on plains or plateaus
Size / Wingspan: 66 cm to 81 cm
Longevity: 13 years
Weight: 2 to 3 kg
Sexual Maturity: 1-2 years
Incubation: 33 days
Clutch: 6 to 13 eggs
Diet: Aquatic plants, seeds, rice, insects, crustaceans, mollusks, small fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
Protection Status: IUCN CR Status – Endangered
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Description
The white-winged duck is discreet, preferring toperch under the forest canopy during the day, andfeeding at waterholes or rice paddies, preferably atdawn and dusk. This bird is monogamous, usually observed in pairsor small family groups.
Threats and preservation
Over the last 30 years, this species has suffereda rapid and severe decline, largely attributed to deforestation and the fragmentation of its habitat. It is also a victim of poaching and egg collection.
