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Male: *Superficially black head at distance (green and purple sheen close under bright sunlight), black breast, and vent *Bright white flanks *Tuft of feathers on back of head | Male: *Superficially black head at distance (green and purple sheen close under bright sunlight), black breast, and vent *Bright white flanks *Tuft of feathers on back of head | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 19 April 2009
- Aythya fuligula
Identification
Small diving duck. Male: *Superficially black head at distance (green and purple sheen close under bright sunlight), black breast, and vent *Bright white flanks *Tuft of feathers on back of head
Female: *Dark brown *Lighter flanks *Tuft less distinctive
Both sexes have very bright yellow iris in large eyes with distinctive large, dark pupil.
Distribution
Temperate and northern Eurasia.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Freshwater lakes, ponds and gravel pits.
Behaviour
Nests on islands in freshwater wetlands.
The diet includes molluscs and insects.
Vocalisation
Generally quiet outside of breeding season. Male calls with whistle during courtship.
<flashmp3>Aythya fuligula (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
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