Torrent Duck
Merganetta armata
(L 15-16.5")
Resident of Andes...males have striking
black and white head and neck pattern.
black and white head and neck pattern.
I think this is among the
most fascinating of all the
birds we have seen.
most fascinating of all the
birds we have seen.
(Pete Zapasta)
Guango Lodge
19Jan2011
Merganetta in Greek means
merganser duck; armata in Latin
means armed in reference to
carpal spurs.
merganser duck; armata in Latin
means armed in reference to
carpal spurs.
© Alejandro
Gutierrez
Marquez
Gutierrez
Marquez
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