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Tufted Duck
鳳頭潛鴨 · 凤头潜鸭 · 鳳頭潛鴨 · Fuligule morillon · Porrón moñudo
Aythya fuligula
A black-and-white diving duck with bright golden eyes and a funny little ponytail on its head!
Size
Medium · 43 cm
Latin name
Aythya fuligula
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Lakes and reservoirs
- Large urban park lakes
- Lough Neagh