Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) is a scarce breeding resident in Haryana. Locally called Nukta, this bird is found in large wetlands. They tend to prefer places that are away from human settlements. Both sexes have black bills with the males showing a comb on top. Males are almost twice the size of the females.

Order: ANSERIFORMES    Family: Anatidae Anserini    Food: Grass seeds, aquatic vegetation, small fish