Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)

Code 4

FADU

Code 6

ANAFAL

ITIS

HEAD

Falcated Duck Head Illustration
  • Bill Shape: Spatulate
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Head pattern: Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
  • Crown Color: Red-brown with copper-green sheen.
  • Forehead Color: Red-brown with copper-green sheen.
  • Nape Color: Iridescent-green
  • Throat Color: White with black ring around neck.
  • Cere color: No Data

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BODY

Falcated Duck Body Illustration_2
  • Length Range: 48-55 cm (19-21.5 in)
  • Weight: 726 g (25.6 oz)
  • Size: Large (16 - 32 in)
  • Color Primary: White, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
  • Underparts: Scaled black and white.
  • Upperparts: Scaled black and white.
  • Back Pattern: Solid
  • Belly Pattern: Scaled or scalloped
  • Breast Pattern: Scaled or scalloped

FLIGHT

Falcated Duck Flight Illustration
  • Flight Pattern: Fast, direct flight with steady, strong, rapid wingbeats.
  • Wingspan Range: 79-91 cm (31-36 in)
  • Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
  • Tail shape: Pointed Tail
  • Tail Pattern: Plain
  • Upper Tail: Black
  • Under Tail: Black
  • Leg Color: Gray
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