For over 20 years, residents of Mudh Village in the eastern part of Ladakh have been protecting the ruddy shelduck that visits their mountains to breed.
About Ruddy Shelduck:
It is a migratory bird species belonging to the duck family called Anatidae.
Scientific Name: Tadorna ferruginea
In India it is known as the Brahminy duck.
Habitat and Distribution:
It is known to breed in Central Asia and parts of Europe and spends the winter months in South Asia, including the Himalayan region.
Ruddy Shelducks typically arrive in the Himalayan region between October and November and leave by March or April.
It favors inland water bodies such as lakes, reservoirs, and rivers.
It is often found in open areas and is less common in forested regions. It can also be found in brackish waters and saline lagoons.
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