Falcated Duck

Population Status
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Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

 

Diet

This duck feeds by dabbling and upending in shallow water. Eats seeds, aquatic plants, and grasses; occasionally mollusks and insects.

Habitat

Irrigated meadows and lakes near wooded areas in lowland valleys. This duck winters on rivers, flooded meadows, and sometimes coastal lagoons and estuaries.

Nesting

Builds a nest on the ground among vegetation and near water. Lays 6-9 eggs, and incubation is 24-26 days.

Did you know?

The male falcated duck has a short, low whistle that is followed by a wavering uit-trr while the female has a hoarse quack.

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