Pato Juarjual

Description:

It is a large duck (50-60 cm) and very territorial. Very trusting to the human presence. In Chile it is distributed from the extreme north to Magallanes

Habitat:

They feed on larvae and marine vegetation. In the north of the country it feeds in inland waters, while in the extreme south, it feeds in coastal areas

Notes:

A distinctive, fairly large duck that is common in wetlands, lakes, bogs, slow rivers, and along shores. The sexes are alike: mostly grayish-brown in color with contrasting pale mottling on the sides of the body, a darker face, and a short bushy crest (often difficult to see); dark gray bill and legs. In flight, notice the large white panel on the trailing edge of the wing (similar to the Flying Steamer-Duck, which has a heavier body and is rarely seen in flight). Typically reddish eyes in Patagonia and orange in the northern Andes.