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Anas clypeata
Photo by Steve G

Description

Medium sized dabbling duck with huge bill. The male has a bottle green, chestnut flanks, white breast. Female is similar to Mallard, the bill being the major distinguishing feature.

Habitat


Breeds in shallow, lowland, freshwater wetlands.

Food


Dabbling duck, uses bill to filter food. Will eat tiny crustaceans, insects as well as seed and plant matter.

Voice


Females make quacking noises. Males a deep took took

When

Numbers vary, in the UK there is a low breeding population but this is swollen in winter by migrating birds.

Identification

Location: The Flood, Vane Farm, Loch Leven, Scotland

Bird Song

<flashmp3>Anas clypeata (song).mp3</flashmp3>
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