Ferruginous Duck

Overview

Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A compact chestnut-brown diving duck with white eyes in males; lives on vegetated lakes and marshes; declining in Europe due to wetland loss.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aythya; binomial: Aythya nyroca; authority: (Güldenstädt, 1770). Typical size: 38-42cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: AF.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.