critically endangered
rhodonessa caryophyllaceaESA Categories -birds
pink-headed duck
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
pink-headed duck
Regions
BangladeshMyanmarIndia
Population
Less than 50 individuals estimated in the wild.
Habitat
Rhodonessa caryophyllacea inhabits freshwater marshes and swamps.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
2.5, and 10
Regions
Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Nepal
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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