41,5 cm. Medium size. The feet are webbed. Has a distinctive white mask. The chest and the belly are streaked with cinnamon. The wings are broad and black. The female is slightly larger than the male.
Distribution:
Tropical South America and Africa.
Habitat:
Wetlands, lakes, ponds, mostly in shallow water.
Diet:
It eats buds, seeds, insect larvae, crustaceans and worms. Food is filtered by its specialized beak
Reproduction:
Builds a nest on the ground in a hidden place. 8 to 14 eggs are laid and incubated by the couple for 27 to 30 days. Male and female take care of the brood.
Natural history:
Its vocalization is very typical. It is more active at twilight or at night, resting ...
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