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Scientific name: Anas clypeata
Size: Up to 50cm large
Weight: Up to 700 grams
Life span: Up to 20 years
Habitat: Lakes and rivers with dense riparian vegetation, marshes, swamps
Native to: Europe, Asia, North America, Africa
Food: Plankton, plants, insect larvae, worms, snails, spawn
Enemies: Predators, egg thieves
Endangerment: Endangered

Appearance

Adult

Female left - male right

Chick

Eggs

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Breeding and setting times ^Source

The breeding season is between May and the end of July. The duck lays about 6-12 eggs and broods for about 22-28 days.

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