An orange-brown duck common on Tibetan lakes and rivers.
- Group: Bird
- Habitats: Lake, river, wetland
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Lakes, rivers and wetlands; breeds on the plateau and winters in lower valleys.
Diet
Plants, seeds and small animals.
Ecological role
A widespread waterbird of the plateau.
Threats
Wetland loss.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.