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Aythya fuligula
Photo by john arrowsmith
male
Photo by postcardcv
female

Identification

Small diving duck.

Male

  • Black head, breast, and vent
  • Bright white flanks
  • Tuft of feathers on back of head

Female

  • Dark brown
  • Lighter flanks
  • Tuft less distinctive

Distribution

Taxonomy

Habitat

Freshwater lakes, ponds and gravel pits.

Behaviour

Breeding

Nests on islands in freshwater wetlands

Diet

Dives for molluscs and insects

Voice

Generally quiet outside of breeding season. Male calls with whistle during courtship.

Bird Song

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