Wildlifeof Thailand
Ferruginous Duck
Anatidae
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Aythya nyroca
Basic stats
Diet
Aquatic plants, seeds and invertebrates
Habitat
Shallow vegetated freshwater wetlands
Range
Europe, North Africa and Asia
Clutch size
7–11 eggs
Size
38–42cm
Wingspan
60–67cm
The ferruginous duck is a small diving duck; males are rich chestnut with a white eye and undertail, while females are duller with dark eyes. It breeds patchily from Europe and North Africa across Asia and uses shallow freshwater rich in emergent vegetation. Birds dive and dabble for aquatic plants, seeds and invertebrates, nesting close to water in dense cover (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Near Threatened (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Ferruginous Duck eat?
- Aquatic plants, seeds and invertebrates
- What habitat does the Ferruginous Duck live in?
- Shallow vegetated freshwater wetlands
- Where is the Ferruginous Duck found?
- Europe, North Africa and Asia
- How many eggs does the Ferruginous Duck lay?
- 7–11 eggs
- How big is the Ferruginous Duck?
- 38–42cm
- What is the wingspan of the Ferruginous Duck?
- 60–67cm