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White-headed Duck; Malvasía

Oyyura leucocephala

Description:

Not sure if this is a female or juvenile. Comparison with a Pochard in the first picture.

Habitat:

Coastal marshes

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When you come over to the Mediterranean coast. One of the best places to see them is Almeria, near Cabo de Gata. Check the map pin on this spotting for the correct lagoon.http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9826427

PedroNicolau
PedroNicolau 10 years ago

Amazing spotting! When will I see one of these?!

Sagunto/Sagunt, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Spotted on Jul 17, 2013
Submitted on Jul 22, 2013

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