Tufted duck  (Aythya fuligula)

Facts

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Aythya
Size Wingspan: 65 – 72 cm
Length: 40 – 47 cm
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Status

Receives general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (as amended) in the UK. Protected under the European Birds Directive 1979.