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Ferruginous Duck, Moorente, Aythya nyroca

Aythya nyroca

Photo by NicoleB
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Field Notes

Description:

The Ferruginous Duck has a Body length of about 38-42cm and a WS of 60-67cm. Breeds at lakes and marshes with sufficient open water, the depth needs to be at least 1m.

They are rather shy and silent.

Habitat:

Lakes, open freshwater

Notes:

Saw this Beauty briefly ‘at home’ in Hungary in 2009. A guide from the nature protection organisation around there was surprised when I told her that they were in our region. The Ferruginous Duck is on the IUCN Red List of endangered species. Status: Near threatened, trend decreasing

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