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Scientific name: Anas acuta
Size: Up to 70cm long
Weight: Up to 850 grams
Life span: Up to 27 years
Habitat: Lakes and rivers
Native to: Northern Europe, North America, Northern Asia
Diet: Seeds, aquatic plants, plankton, worms
Enemies: aquatic plants, duckweed, insects, crayfish, snails, worms
Threats: Not endangered

Appearance

Adult

Female right - male left

Chick

Egg

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Breeding and setting times ^Source

The breeding season is between April and June. The duck lays about 8-12 eggs and broods for about 22 - 24 days.

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