Psilos Wildfowl Photography |
Patagonian crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) |
The breeding range of this duck is to be
found throughout the Falkland Islands, Chile and Argentina. It can be
found in shallow coastal regions, though in order to breed it prefers
to go beyond the tidal line into tall grass. It lives on a diet of invertebrates
and marine algae. The sexes are alike. This is not considered to be
a threatened species. |
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The photo below shows the male displaying
(April 2007) |
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Juveniles being reared in the nursery at
Martinmere. |
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