monaco eye birds

Ferruginous Duck

28 May 2009 16:26 Filed in: Anatidae Ducks Diving Ducks Romania Danube Delta
Aythya nyroca - Ferruginous Duck
Aythya nyroca - Ferruginous Duck in flight in Romania
Photos copyright: monacoeye • Danube Delta, Romania • May 2009 • Do not copy without permission

Bird name: Ferruginous Duck
Latin: Aythya nyroca
Other: Fuligule nyroca
Family: Anatidae • Ducks


The Ferruginous Duck seemed to be the most common duck in the Delta on my visit. The only other species I saw was the Mallard.

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