Lesser whistling duck - psilos bird photography

Also known as the Indian Whistling duck this is an abundant, resident species that is found in India and South east Asia. Its prefered habitat is still freshwater lakes, with plentiful vegetation, where its feeds on seeds and other vegetation. A noisy gregarious bird it can often be found in flocks of a thousand or more birds. It nests in tree holes, old nests of other birds, or on a stick platform near the ground, and lays 6-12 eggs. Sexes are alike.