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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

Tufted Duck (male)

The tufted duck is a medium-sized diving duck that breeds nearly throughout all of Europe.
Migrant populations of this species can even be found in Russia and across Siberia to China.

Its breeding habitat is close to marshes and lakes with plenty of vegetation to hide the nest.

Dutch name : Kuifeend
German name : Reiherente
Latin name : Aythya fuligula

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