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Red-crested Pochard.
The red-crested pochard (Netta rufina) is a large diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek Netta "duck",
A wheezing veht call can be given by the male. Series of hoarse vrah-vrah-vrah calls can also be heard from females.
📸: Debapratim Saha
