Tufted Duck
tukkasotka · Aythya fuligula
Photo: Alexis Lours, CC BY 4.0
Family: Anatidae (Sorsat) · Size: 40–47 cm
The tufted duck is a small diving duck with a population of nearly one million birds, found in northern Eurasia. They are partially migratory. The scientific name is derived from Ancient Greek aithuia, an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors such as Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin fuligo 'soot' and gula 'throat'. It is a game bird.
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