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White-headed Duck; Malvasía

Oyyura leucocephala

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Field Notes

Description:

Not sure if this is a female or juvenile. Comparison with a Pochard in the first picture.

Habitat:

Coastal marshes

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
When you come over to the Mediterranean coast. One of the best places to see them is Almeria, near Cabo de Gata. Check the map pin on this spotting for the correct lagoon.http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9826427
PedroNicolau
Amazing spotting! When will I see one of these?!

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Photographed
PublishedJuly 22, 2013

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