Indian Pygmy Goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

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The Indian pygmy goose (Nettapus coromandelianus) is a small, colorful waterfowl found across South and Southeast Asia and is currently classified as Least Concern in the wild due to its relatively stable population. It inhabits freshwater wetlands, including ponds, lakes, marshes, slow-moving rivers, and rice paddies, typically preferring areas with abundant floating vegetation. Indian pygmy geese are primarily herbivorous, feeding on seeds and parts of aquatic plants, particularly water lilies, but they also consume small invertebrates such as insects and snails when available. Their reliance on healthy wetland ecosystems makes the conservation of freshwater habitats important for their continued survival.