Ferruginous duck

Aythya nyroca

Order:

Family:

Anatidae

Size:

38-42 cm

Weight:

M 470-730 g, F 464-727 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Anas nyroca (Güldenstädt, 1770)

Short Description:

Rich rusty brown overall with contrasting white triangular patch under tail; male has pale eye. Also note peaked crown and rather long gray bill. In flight, both sexes show bold white wing stripe. Compare with female Tufted Duck (can have similar white patch under tail). Inhabits lakes and marshes, usually with surrounding reeds. Rather shy and often stays hidden in reeds, but at other times out in open water with flocks of Tufted Duck and Common Pochard.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Feeds in shallow water, by diving, head dipping, upending or dabbling on surface. Being typically found alone or in small parties of up to five birds. Chiefly feeds on seeds, roots and green parts of aquatic plants; also aquatic invertebrates (worms, molluscs, crustaceans, insects and larvae), amphibians and small fish.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast