White-winged duck  (Cairina scutulata)

Range

Lost from many areas within its former range (4), the white-winged duck now has a patchy distribution across India and Southeast Asia (1).

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring CentreView a distribution map for this species at UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Habitat

Inhabits slow-flowing streams or rivers and swamps within forested areas. The white-winged duck nests in tree holes during the day and has been seen around paddy fields (4).