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Active at dawn and dusk, the Ferruginous scaup may go unnoticed as it usually forages alone among marsh vegetation. But in winter, it can be observed in small groups, often associated with other species of ducks.

Habitat

Plains, lakes, open marshes

Feed

Seeds, aquatic plants, invertebrates

Classification

Class

Birds

Scientific Name

Aythya nyroca

Legal Status

IUCN: NT - Threatened (2017)
CITES: Appendix A (2019)

Ferruginous duck

Some Figures

Weight

725 g

Life Expectancy

15 to 20 years old

Incubation

26 days
7 to 10 eggs

Head Height

42 cm

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