Breeds in NW subcontinent; winter visi tor to N subcontinent. large and slender-necked, wi t pinkish bill. Black crown does not extend to eye, and has white cheeks and foreneck in non-breeding plumage. Aufous-orange ear-tufts and white cheeks and foreneck in breeding plumage. Juvenile is similar to non-breeding, but has brown striping on cheeks. Sw ims with body low in the water and neck held erect. Both sexes perform striking, ritual courtship displays. Favours open water: lakes and reservoirs; also coastal waters and sa ltpans.
Average size
49.5 cm
Habitat
Favours open water: lakes and reservoirs, also coastal waters and sa ltpans.
Behaviour
Breeds in NW subcontinent, winter visi tor to N subcontinent., pinkish bill. Black crown does not extend to eye, and has white cheeks and foreneck in non-breeding plumage. Aufous-orange ear-tufts and white cheeks and foreneck in breeding plumage. Juvenile is similar to non-breeding, but has brown striping on cheeks. Sw ims with body low in the water and neck held erect. Both sexes perform striking, ritual courtship displays.
About this bird
Breeds in NW subcontinent; winter visi tor to N subcontinent. large and slender-necked, wi t pinkish bill. Black crown does not extend to eye, and has white cheeks and foreneck in non-breeding plumage. Aufous-orange ear-tufts and white cheeks and foreneck in breeding plumage. Juvenile is similar to non-breeding, but has brown striping on cheeks. Sw ims with body low in the water and neck held erect. Both sexes perform striking, ritual courtship displays. Favours open water: lakes and reservoirs; also coastal waters and sa ltpans.
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