Tufted Duck
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| Scientific name | Aythya fuligula |
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| Mass | 700 g |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Length | 41 – 46 cm |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population stable) |
| Higher classification | Diving ducks |
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| ID | 2420881 |
About Tufted Duck
The tufted duck is a small diving duck with a population of close to one million birds, found in northern Eurasia. The scientific name is derived from Ancient Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin, fuligo "soot" and gula "throat".
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