Moorente / Ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca)

Moorente und Reiherente. 2021-03-07 12:08:04 Rapperswil NIKON D3100 ISO 400
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Systematik: Gattung Aythya; Tribus Tauchenten (Aythyini); Unterfamilie Anatinae; Familie Entenvögel (Anatidae)
Gänsevögel, Tauchenten, ■❑
Woody brown (ferruginous means rust-red), black and white with a gray bill. Butt is white, but also a part of the belly not seen when it's in water. Tall head reminds me of a Kolbenente/Red-crested pochard, but is pure brown.
Etymologie: The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and nyrok, the Russian name for a duck. [Link]
Rufe: Female call similar to female Tufted Duck's "kerr kerr", but thinner and with a strong, peculiar bi-tone. Male display call mostly consists of various short "chk" sounds. [Link]
Körperlich: Länge=38-42 cm, Flügelspanne=63-67 cm, Gewicht=450-700 g
Habitate: Fluss und See

Einzige dokumentierte Beobachtung: 2021-03-07