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.
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.
flesh distinct bird; sylvicola in
Latin means wood inhabitant.
© John V.
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