Bird Sighting
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula · Anatidae (Ducks, Swans and Geese)
01/01/2026 · Elton Hall Flash, Central area
- Date
- 01/01/2026
- Location
- Elton Hall Flash
- Recording area
- Central area
- Grid reference
- SJ 7246 5957
- Observer
- admin
Grid reference: SJ 7246 5957 53.13262, -2.41300 Open in OpenStreetMap
Tufted Duck in our records
- Records
- 6
- First recorded
- 01/01/2021
- Last recorded
- 01/01/2026
- Places
- Elton Hall Flash
Other recent records
About the Tufted Duck
The tufted duck (or tufted pochard) (Aythya fuligula) is a small diving duck with a population of nearly one million birds, found in northern Eurasia. They are partially migratory. The scientific name is derived from Ancient Greek aithuia, an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors such as Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin fuligo 'soot' and gula 'throat'. It is a game bird.
- Conservation status (IUCN)
- Least Concern
- Wingspan
- 71 cm
- Weight
- 56 g
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