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Tufted Duck

BIRDING ARAGÓN

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula
ES: Porrón moñudo

Description

L: 40-47cm; W: 65-72cm;

Gregarious duck that presents sexual dimorphism. In breeding plumage male with black plumage; flank and abdomen white; with a long bow of hanging feathers; dark wings with a white band; bill bluish gray. Female with dark brown upperparts, lighter on breast and flank; pale underparts; short bun; light wing stripe on wing; gray beak. Juveniles: similar to females but with brown eyes. This species is not likely to be found in Aragon in non-breeding plumage.

Porrón moñudo Aythya fuligula Tufted Duck
  • Observation difficulty: Medium
  • Status: Winter
  • Optimal Season:Oct-May
  • Conservation Status: Not threatened
  • Hábitat: Wetlands

Best places to see in Aragón

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ROUTES

PROVINCES

Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel

REGIONS

Hoya de Huesca; Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Cinco Villas; Bajo Aragón; Caspe; Campo de Daroca y Jiloca

Special Protected Areas (SPA)