Rare Sighting of Falcated Duck at Sultanpur National Park
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rare sighting of the Falcated Duck at Sultanpur National Park, Gurugram. |
| Falcated Duck Details | |
| Scientific Name | Mareca falcata |
| Distribution | Eastern Siberia, Mongolia, northern Japan; winters in Southeast Asia and eastern India. |
| Habitat | Freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes surrounded by forests. |
| Breeding Season | May to early July; nests built on the ground near water. |
| Diet | Primarily herbivorous (vegetable matter, seeds, rice, aquatic plants); occasionally invertebrates and mollusks. |
| Threats | Hunting for meat and feathers. |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened (IUCN). |
| Sultanpur National Park | |
| Established | Sanctuary status in April 1971; upgraded to National Park in July 1991. |
| Location | Gurgaon district, Haryana; 50 km from Delhi, 15 km from Gurgaon. |
| Key Fauna | Mammals: Blackbuck, Nilgai, Hog deer, Sambar, Leopard. Birds: Siberian Cranes, Greater Flamingo, Demoiselle Crane. |