Rusty kazarka
Rusty kazarka (Tadorna ferruginea)
The Rusty Mallard (Tadorna ferruginea), also known as the Rusty Mallard or the Rusty Mallard, is an interesting species of wild duck that belongs to the genus Tadorna in the duck family (Anatidae). Here are some interesting facts about this species:
Description
- Size and Weight: The Rusty Duck is a medium-sized duck. Adult males have a body length of 55 to 65 cm and a weight of 1.1 to 1.5 kg. Females are slightly smaller.
- Color: Males are known for their bright rusty, orange-brown body plumage, with a white neck band and black forehead. Females are less conspicuous, with less intense colors and are often greyish-brown with paler belly and chest areas.
- Cover feathers: They have a distinctive feather pattern with dark and light spots, which helps them camouflage in their natural environment.
Habitat and Distribution
- Origin: Rusty kazarka is found in arid and semi-arid regions of central Asia and western Asia, including countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and some parts of northern India.
- Habitat: Prefers open country and coastal areas with rocky shores and areas near water. It can also be found in swamps and large rivers, where there are sufficient food supplies.
Food
- Diet: The rusty patched beetle is omnivorous. Its diet consists of plant foods such as seeds, grass and aquatic plants, as well as insects and other small invertebrates.
- Feeding: Usually feeds in the water, where it searches for food on the surface or in the shallows.
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