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Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
45.8288, 6.19629
Field Notes
Description:
This is a medium sized discreet dabbling duck, about 40-45cm in length, and observed here is female, of more discreet colours than male - mainly rufous-brown, with a distinct white belly patch (not visible here), and a short grey-blue bill with dark point.
Habitat:
Relatively common wintering bird in and around freshwater lakes in mountainous regions of French Alps, Prealps and Jura ranges. I see it every winter on lakes, pools and ponds; here, close to shores of Annecy lake. Their breeding (and summer) grounds are northernmost regions, and boreal forest lakes and marshes.
Notes:
I'm just realizing that this species has changed its scientific name from Anas Penelope to Mareca penelope...
Reference Links:
Eurasian wigeon - Wikipedia
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
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