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Tag: Wetland birds

Beej, Bird Behaviour, Birds, TLDR, WetlandsLeave a comment
Indian Spot-billed Ducks with ducklings

TL;DR – No Ugly Ducklings

September 18, 2023September 14, 2023 Beej

There are no ugly ducklings. And here’s proof! Just one look at these adorable young Indian Spot-billed Ducks and you’ll want to adopt them Continue reading TL;DR – No Ugly Ducklings

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Little Grebe after a dive

TL;DR – Little Grebe, Holy Diver, Tireless Parent

September 14, 2023September 11, 2023 Beej

Little Grebes are tiny wetland birds specially adapting for diving in search of food. Each dive can last up to 30 seconds! Continue reading TL;DR – Little Grebe, Holy Diver, Tireless Parent

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Pheasant-tailed Jacana

TL;DR – Pheasant-Tailed Jacanas in Love

September 12, 2023September 11, 2023 Beej

Pheasant-tailed Jacanas exhibit polyandry, a reversal of sexual roles in which a female courts and maintains a harem of males Continue reading TL;DR – Pheasant-Tailed Jacanas in Love

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