Garganey
Garganey (<em>Spatula querquedula</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Garganey (Spatula querquedula) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A small dabbling duck; male has a bold white eyebrow stripe and blue-grey forewing; long-distance migrant wintering in Africa and Asia; found on shallow vegetated wetlands.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Spatula; binomial: Spatula querquedula; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 37-41cm. Average lifespan: 4-8 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: w, c Africa and Asia to New Guinea.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
