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;[[:Category:Netta|Netta]] rufina | ;[[:Category:Netta|Netta]] rufina | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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*Rounded orange head | *Rounded orange head | ||
*Red bill | *Red bill | ||
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*Brown back | *Brown back | ||
*Black tail | *Black tail | ||
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*Pale brown | *Pale brown | ||
*Darker back and crown | *Darker back and crown | ||
*Whitish face | *Whitish face | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | [[Image:RC Poch Fem IMG 9984 1-bf.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Female, Photo by {{user|Mahsleb|Mahsleb}}<br />[[Abberton Reservoir]], [[Essex]], [[UK]]]] | ||
Southern [[Europe]] and southern and central [[Asia]]. They are somewhat migratory, and northern birds winter further south and into north [[Africa]]. | Southern [[Europe]] and southern and central [[Asia]]. They are somewhat migratory, and northern birds winter further south and into north [[Africa]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Their breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes. | Their breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
Build a nest by the lakeside among vegetation and lay 8-12 pale green eggs. | Build a nest by the lakeside among vegetation and lay 8-12 pale green eggs. | ||
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====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
<flashmp3>Netta rufina (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | <flashmp3>Netta rufina (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | ||
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- Netta rufina
Identification
Male
- Rounded orange head
- Red bill
- Black breast
- White flanks
- Brown back
- Black tail
Female
- Pale brown
- Darker back and crown
- Whitish face
Distribution
Southern Europe and southern and central Asia. They are somewhat migratory, and northern birds winter further south and into north Africa.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Their breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes.
Behaviour
Diet
They feed mainly by diving or dabbling. They eat aquatic plants, and typically upend for food more than most diving ducks.
Breeding
Build a nest by the lakeside among vegetation and lay 8-12 pale green eggs.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Netta rufina (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
External Links
