Anas crecca
Size: 34–38cm (13–15in)

Small compact dabbling duck with narrow pointed wings.

Male characterised by conspicuous grey plumage contrasting
with dark chestnut head, creamy-buff patch on each side of
black under-tail feathers and prominent white stripe along
shoulders; breast cream coloured, spotted with black;
underside white.

Female mottled brown with paler cheeks and
whitish underside.

Juvenile similar to female with spotted
under parts.

Only species of similar size is Garganey (protected) – a
summer visitor.

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