Comb Duck
Sarkidiornis sylvicola
(L 22-30" WS 46-57" Wt 2.3-6.4 lb)
Distinctive and widespread...throughout
much of South America. one of the
largest species of duck.
Town of Machara
at Peru border
14Feb2013
Sarkidiornis in Greek means
flesh distinct bird; sylvicola in
Latin means wood inhabitant.
© John V. Moore
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