Birds Around Me

I photographed this bird in January 2018, in a pond in front of our home in Jabalpur. It's been in my folder for a long time as White-breasted Waterhen (जलमुर्गी, डौक).  Today I saw a post by a fellow birder, photographer, and forest officer Sanjib and I immediately recalled these clicks. Thanks, Sanjib for helping me identify Cotton pygmy goose or Cotton teal (गिर्री, गिरगिर्रा) - Nettapus coromandelianus.   Cotton pygmy goose or Cotton teal (गिर्री, गिरगिर्रा) - Nettapus coromandelianus Sanjivini Nagar, Jabalpur, MP, India January 2018 The Cotton Pygmy Goose, also known as the Cotton Teal, is one of the smallest waterfowl in the world. In Hindi, it is affectionately called गिर्री or गिरगिर्रा. Despite its tiny size, this bird is a delightful sight on lakes, ponds, and wetlands across India.   Measuring only 26–30 cm in length, the Cotton Pygmy Goose is truly diminutive compared to other ducks and geese. Males are striking, with a glossy green back, white ...