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Near lakes, ponds, estuaries.
Down lined hollow near water.
Dabbles for seeds, snails, fly larvae.
Male:Grey body.
Chestnut head,cream edged green
band around the eye.
Narrow, horizontal white band along the side.
Female:Similar to female mallard.
34-38cms
April-June. 1 brood.
8-11 |