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20/01/23 08:43 AM IST

Rare species of duck sighted in Manipur’s Loktak lake after over 90 years

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  • A rare species of duck, Greater Scaup, locally known as Sadangman, was recently sighted in Loktak lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after a gap of over 90 years.
About Greater Scaup Duck
  • The Greater Scaup is a medium-sized diving duck species that belongs to the family of Anatidae.
  • The greater scaup species is distributed in Asia, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
  • It is a rare visitor to the Indian Subcontinent.
  • It is known as Scaup in Europe and Bluebill in North America, Greater Scaup breeds in Alaska, Siberia, north Canada and on the eastern side of Europe and they flock to warmer regions during the Winter season.
  • IUCN Status: Least Concern
Loktak Lake
  • Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake in the Manipur state.
  • It is famous for unique floating islands called Phumdis with multiple plant species.
  • The Keibul Lamjao National Park located on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of the “Sangai” the dancing deer of Manipur.
  • The lake is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Source- Indian Express

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