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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
TUDU
Code 6
AYTFUL
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Yellow
Head pattern:
Plain, Crested or plumed
Crown Color:
Black with purple gloss.
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
43-46 cm (17-18 in)
Weight:
1019 g (35.97 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with steady wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
76-89 cm (30-35 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X