Ferruginous Duck
Aythya nyroca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aythya-nyroca"></birdfyi-bird>The Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.5 cm and a weight of 594.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A small compact diving duck. Males have rich chestnut-brown head and body, white eye, and white undertail; females are duller. Found across Eurasia and Africa. Locally common on Mediterranean and Central Asian lakes; population declining. Near Threatened globally.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 36,5 cm | 14.4 in |
| Gewicht | 594,1666666666666 g | 20.96 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Rich chestnut-brown head, neck and breast; white undertail conspicuous. White eye in males (brown in females). Dark back. Bold white wing stripe in flight. Compact and rounded. Males brighter chestnut; Palearctic diving duck.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, marshes, and river deltas with dense emergent vegetation in southern Eurasia from central Europe east to Central Asia and China. Winters in the Mediterranean, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 55-60 days.
Gelegegröße
4-17
Lautgebung
Gesang
Male emits a soft, wheeling purr; female gives a harsh, rapid quacking series. The male's quiet purring display call contrasts with the female's repeated, grating notes on Mediterranean marshes.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Aythya |
| Arten | Aythya nyroca |
Distribution
Ferruginous Duck has been recorded in 9 countries.
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