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Aythya ferina
Male has a chestnut head, black breast and grey back and flanks. A light blue bill. The female is brown with a pale throat.
Found on most lakes or large ponds. It is a summer migrant to northern and eastern Europe, wintering in the south and west.
They are generally more active at night than in the day
Spotted on Apr 6, 2011
Submitted on Sep 6, 2011
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