Tukkasotka

Tufted duck

Aythya fuligula

The tufted duck is comfortable living in many types of waterways. Outside the nesting period, tufted ducks can form very large flocks. The adult male has a stylish black and white colour pattern with a distinctive long tuft hanging from the back of its head. The female is dark brown. The tufted duck feeds by diving for aquatic invertebrates and plants.

Borealia house

Endangerment

Endangerment in Finland

Distribution

Habitat

ranta lampi tai järvi

Diet

simpukat kuoriaiset heinäkasvit

Scientific classification

Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae