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Scientific name: Aix sponsa
Size: up to 54cm long
Weight: 640 - 680 grams
Life span: up to 10 years
Habitat: near water bodies
Native to: North America, Canada, sporadically also in Germany
Diet: omnivorous, aquatic plants, seeds, fruits, invertebrates
Enemies: humans through hunting
Endangerment: Not endangered thanks to species protection

Appearance

Adult

Female Left - Male Right

Chick

Egg

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Breeding and setting times ^Source

The breeding season is between February and mid-April. The duck lays about 12 eggs and broods for about 31 days.

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