Species details

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

Aythya fuligula

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Males have a characteristic drooping crest and black and white plumage. Females are uniformly brown and have a short crest.


Abundance
Rare


Chinese Name
凤头潜鸭


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Itik Jambul


Tamil name
குறுங்களியண்