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Recordings
Scientific Name
Mergus serrator
Arabic Name
البلقشة حمراء الصدر
Kuwaiti name
بط
Family
Width
82.0 cm
Length
58.0 cm
Information
Extremely rare vagrant. A northern bird far from its usual wintering area. It has only been recorded once in the country, at Kuwait Bay in mid January 1997.
Where in Kuwait
Only 1 coastal record from Kuwait as long ago as 1997.
In the world
Most populations are stable and increasing in Europe where it is gregarious, even in breeding season.
Local threats
Shooting is a threat for Geese and Ducks during passage migration.