Anas crecca

Species: Anas crecca

English Name: Eurasian Teal

Chinese Name: 綠翅鴨

Family: Anatidae

Description:

Small dabbling duck with 34-38 cm in length. The males have a brownish-red and green head and a grey body, while the females are mainly brown. It occurs in Macau as a winter visitor and can be found in lakes, estuaries, rivers and marches.

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

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