Migratory Birds in Deepor Beel

9 Nov,2023

Credit: Google Images

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary (DBWS) in Guwahati, Assam, is home to about 200 species of birds, including 70 migratory birds.

Credit: Google Images

Deepor Beel

The ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea), known in India as the Brahminy duck, is a member of the family Anatidae.

Credit: Google Images

Ruddy Shelduck

The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species of the shelduck genus, Tadorna.

Credit: Google Images

Common Shelduck

The red-crested pochard (Netta rufina) is a large diving duck.

Credit: Google Images

Red crested pochard

The common pochard (Aythya ferina) is a medium-sized diving duck with a stocky body and short tail.

Credit: Google Images

Common pochard

The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a large, heavy bird in the waterfowl family Anatidae.

Credit: Google Images

Grey leg goose

The bar-headed goose (Anser indicus) is a small, grey goose with a white head and two black stripes.

Credit: Google Images

Bareheaded goose

The green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is a medium-sized wader bird that breeds in forested habitats across northern Europe and Asia.

Credit: Google Images

Green sandpiper