Marbled Duck
Marmaronetta angustirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="marmaronetta-angustirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Marbled Duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.1 cm and a weight of 422.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
A pale sandy-buff duck with distinctive marbled dark and light brown spotting on body and wings, a dark eyepatch, and pale bill. Found in Mediterranean scrub-wetlands and Middle Eastern marshes. Migratory; breeds in southern Europe and central Asia, winters in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.1 cm | 15.8 in |
| Weight | 422.5 g | 14.90 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pale sandy-buff plumage with bold white spots throughout; distinctive marbled pattern. Dark eye patch forming mask. Pale face and throat. No iridescent speculum. Gray bill; gray legs. Sexes similar. Mediterranean and Middle East.
Habitat & Range
Shallow densely vegetated freshwater and brackish marshes, rice paddies, and lagoons in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East, and Central Asia. Winters in Africa and South Asia. Dependent on emergent wetland vegetation.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 50-54 days.
Clutch Size
5-20
Sound
Song
Male gives a low, guttural chuckling; female produces a nasal, rattling quack. Calls are relatively quiet for a duck; the chuckling male call is unusual among Eurasian and North African wildfowl.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Marmaronetta |
| Species | Marmaronetta angustirostris |
Distribution
Marbled Duck has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family