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Wildlife Note
Crested duck
Lophonetta specularioides
The Crested duck is a distinctive waterfowl species found throughout southern South America. Named for the small crest on the back of its head, it inhabits lakes, rivers and coastal waters, where it feeds on aquatic plants and small invertebrates. It is particularly common in Patagonia and the Falkland Islands.
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Anatidae
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Crested duck