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Scientific name: Mareca strepera
Size: Up to 50cm
Weight: Up to 1200 grams
Life span: Up to 13 years
Habitat: Lakes
Native to: Europe, Asia, North America
Diet: Aquatic plants, less snails or worms
Enemies: predators, birds of prey, egg thieves
Threats: Not endangered

Appearance

Adult

Female above - male below

Chick

Egg

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Breeding and setting times ^Source

The breeding season is between February and May. The duck lays about 8-12 eggs and broods for about 24 - 26 days.

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