| Tufted duck | |
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| Male (above) and female (below) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Anseriformes |
| Family: | Anatidae |
| Genus: | Aythya |
| Species: | A. fuligula
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| Binomial name | |
| Aythya fuligula | |
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| Global distribution map Year-Round Range Summer Range Winter Range
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| Synonyms | |
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Anas fuligula Linnaeus, 1758 | |
The tufted duck (or tufted pochard) (Aythya fuligula) is a small diving duck with a population of close to 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 including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin fuligo 'soot' and gula 'throat'. It is a game bird. [3]
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Aythya fuligula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22680391A86013549. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22680391A86013549.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ BirdLife International. (2021). "Aythya fuligula (Europe assessment)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T22680391A166205462. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T22680391A166205462.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula". NatureGate.