Pair of Brahminy Ducks swimming on the Chambal River in a quiet river channel.

Ruddy Shelduck

2026

Brahminy Ducks (Tadorna ferruginea) swimming together in the Chambal River, Uttar Pradesh.

A pair of Brahminy Ducks drift slowly across the calm waters of the Chambal River. Their reflected forms moved with the current through a quiet stretch of the sanctuary. Winter visitors are often seen here in small pairs or loose groups.

Scientific name
Tadorna ferruginea
IUCN status
Least Concern
Season
Winter
Light
Midday
Behavior
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