Birds of Myanmar (Burma)

A total of 1146 bird species have been recorded in Myanmar. In addition, Myanmar is home to fourteen endemic bird species. These include Burmese Prinia (Prinia cooki), Burmese Bushlark (Mirafra microptera), Burmese Tit (Aegithalos iouschistos sharpei), Jerdon's Minivet (Pericrocotus albiforns), ...more ↓

Red-crested Pochard

The red-crested pochard (Netta rufina) is a large diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek Netta "duck", and Latin rufina, "golden-red" (from rufus, "ruddy"). Its breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes in southern Europe and Central Asia, wintering in the Indian Subcontinent and Africa. It is somewhat migratory, and northern birds winter ...more ↓

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