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Asia
Golden Duck
Aythya clypeata
About this species
The Golden Duck (Anatidae) is widely distributed across Asia, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Golden Duck is part of the order Anseriformes and the Anatidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Asia.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Anatidae family and Anseriformes order.