Birds and wildlife

Garganey

Anas querquedulaGroup: Ducks, geese and swansUK Conservation status:Amber

How to identify

The Garganey is a scarce and very secretive breeding duck in the UK. It is smaller than a Mallard and slightly bigger than a Teal. The male is most easily recognised by a broad white stripe over the eye. In flight, it shows a pale blue forewing. It feeds by 'dabbling' – dipping its bill into the water to catch insects. Garganeys are listed as a Schedule 1 species.

Call

Garganey

Patrik Åberg / xeno-canto

Key

  1. Resident
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