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Eurasian Species

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Argus pheasant  (Argusianus argus)   Also known as the phoenix in some parts of Asia Sought after for it's exquisite feathers, this bird is on the near threatened species list    
Baer’s Pochard  (Aythya baeri) Also known as Siberian White-eye or Green-headed Pochard Preys rather extensively on animal prey, even frogs Nesting pairs prefer treeless habitat as opposed to forested terrain Migrants may settle on...
Baikal Teal  (Anas formosa) Among the most dazzling of all birds Named after Lake Baikal, the deepest lake on the planet Feeding primarily at night, the teal are especially fond of small acorns
Bar-headed Goose  (Anser indicus) May fly as high as 30,000’ over Mt Everest during migration Nests up to 16,500’ on the high central Asian plateau Winters in India 
Barn owl  (Tyto alba)   Has silent flight This owl does not "hoot", it has a characteristic "shree" sound. If  cornered will lay on back and protect itself with its talons.  
Barnacle Goose  (Branta leucopsis) Formerly believed to hatch from goose barnacles Among the most fearless of wild geese May nest on steep cliffs, with tiny downy goslings leaping off and plunging hundreds of feet
Barrow’s Goldeneye  (Bucephala islandica) Seasonally feeds on salmon eggs and even rotting fish Typically migrate only far enough south to escape freezing waters Prefers nesting cavities in trees in standing water, with woodpecker and...
Bewick Swan  (Cygnus columbianus bewickii ) Male swans are known as cobs, females as pens and young as cygnets Like most swans, form life-long pair-bonds Seldom maintained in waterfowl collections     
Blue-crowned pigeon  (Goura cristata)   On the threatened species list Male and female look alike but the male is larger.    
Chinese spot-billed duck  (Anas poecilorhyncha)   Has a call similar to the mallard. Feeds mainly in the evening or at night Are thought to be seeking habitat more in the northern regions of Eastern Asia, due to global warming.  ...
Common (Ferruginous) White-eyed Duck (Aythya nyroca)   Prey extensively in insect larvae Courting males utter high-pitched whistles Scarce in American waterfowl collections, but bred regularly at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park
Common Shelduck  (Tadorna tadorna) Breeding drakes have a large, waxy-red, fleshy knob atop the bill Feeds primarily on small marine invertebrates- commonly forages at night depending on the tide May nest in rabbit burrows
Crested wood partridege or Roul-roul  (Rollulus rouloul)   Males do most of the nest building Usually seen in pairs. Female with pea green plumage  
Eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius)   Live in highly wooded habitats Like to nest in hollows of trees    
Eurasian Wigeon  (Anas penelope)   Highly vocal Eurasian Wigeon males, like many northern ducks, have far more color than their plainer mates.  Fly in compact flocks which may number into the thousands and are one of the few ducks...
European green-winged teal  (Anas carolinensis)   Smallest NorthAmerican dabbling duck Migrates in large twisting flocks  
Falcated Duck  (Anas falcata) Sometimes referred to as the "Falcated Teal" Breeding drakes rank among the most dazzling of dabbling ducks Feeds mostly in the water, but also grazes ashore Normally breeds in the forest
  Garganey Teal  (Anas querquedula) Due to its vocalizations, is also known as the Cricket Teal Dense, well-coordinated flocks maneuver with speed and agility, often close to the water The only duck that migrates to Britain to breed...
Golden pheasant / Chinese pheasant  (Chrysolophus pictus)   Prefers a dense dark forested area as habitat. The male is seen here in display with the female.    
Impeyan pheasant (Lophophorus impejanus)   National bird of Nepal Breeding season is April to August Recently recognized by Disney in the Pixar film "Up" as Kevin the flightless bird.  
Indian blue peacock (Pavo cristatus)   The national bird of India Male matures at 3 years and has full plumage    
Indian pygmy goose  (Nettapus coromandelianus)   Nests in treeholes. Is easily imprinted and can be very tame. Can be heard making a "clucking" sound in flight.    
Indian spot-billed duck  (Anas poecilorhyncha)   Dabbling duck Breeds in Eastern and tropical Asia    
Javan pond heron (Ardeola speciosa)   Native to the Southeast Asian wetlands. One of the six varieties of pong herons rangong from Southern Europe to Africa. Well camouflaged when walking on the ground or perched in trees    
Javan Whistling-Duck   (Dendrocygna javanica) Smallest of the 8 whistling-ducks Like all whistling-ducks, both sexes are similar Most carnivorous whistling-duck, preying even on frogs

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