Marbled Duck
NameMarbled Duck
Common NameMarbled Duck
Scientific NameMarmaronetta angustirostris
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)525
Plumage DetailsOverall pale sandy-brown with extensive dark brown mottling, giving a 'marbled' appearance. It has a dark eye patch and a shaggy, often ruffled, crest on the crown. The bill is dark grey and relatively slender.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet species. Males may produce a soft, low whistle or croak during courtship displays, while females have a soft, weak quack.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the Mediterranean Basin, extending eastwards through parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Its range is fragmented and declining.
Identifying Featurespale sandy-brown mottled plumage, dark eye patch, shaggy crest, slender dark bill, prefers shallow wetlands
Description
The Marbled Duck is a medium-sized, pale-brown dabbling duck characterized by its mottled plumage and a distinctive shaggy crest on its head. It typically inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish wetlands, feeding on aquatic invertebrates and vegetation.
