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The tufted duck breeds throughout temperate and northern Eurasia. It occasionally can be found as a winter visitor along both coasts of the United States and Canada . It is believed to have expanded its traditional range with the increased availability of open water due to gravel extraction, and the spread of freshwater mussels , a favourite food.
The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin (Italian Arlecchino, French Arlequin ), a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte . The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", meaning "actor".
European hybrids typically involve the tufted duck (A. fuligula), yielding offspring that have a small nape crest unlike any European Aythya species. Female and immature hybrids typically lack the white bill base, except in those between lesser scaup and ring-necked duck, where the white extends to the eye region.
The hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is a species of fish-eating duck in the subfamily Anatinae.It is the only extant species in the genus Lophodytes.The genus name derives from the Greek language: lophos meaning 'crest', and dutes meaning 'diver'.
The marbled duck or marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris) is a medium-sized species of duck from southern Europe, northern Africa, and western and central Asia. [2] The scientific name, Marmaronetta angustirostris , comes from the Greek marmaros , marbled and netta , a duck, and Latin angustus , narrow or small and -rostris billed .
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Ring-necked ducks are small to medium-sized diving ducks with the following length, weight, and wingspan measurements: [5] Length: 15.3–18.1 in (39–46 cm) Weight: 17.3–32.1 oz (490–910 g) Wingspan: 24.4–24.8 in (62–63 cm) The adult male is similar in color pattern to the Eurasian tufted duck, its relative. Males are a little bit ...