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Recordings
Width
59.0 cm
Length
38.0 cm
Similar species
Information
Common passage migrant, common winter visitor and rare summer visitor. One of the smallest ducks, often in small inland waters and in the shallows of Kuwait Bay; up to 750 individuals recorded in early December 2007.
Where in Kuwait
Has been recorded in a variety of sites where there is fresh water, from Jahra to as far west as Al Abraq.
In the world
The smallest west Palearctic dabbling duck that is short-necked with an oval head and breeds on a variety of fresh and brackish waters. When flushed, shoots almost vertically up from water or land.
Local threats
Shooting is a threat for Geese and Ducks during passage migration.