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Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

Least Concern

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Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Aythya
Species
Aythya fuligula (Tufted Duck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンクロハジロ
Chinese 凤头潜鸭
Spanish Porrón moñudo
French fuligule morillon
German Reiherente
Portuguese negrinha
Russian Хохлатая чернеть
Thai เป็ดเปีย

Similar Species in Aythya

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Baer's Pochard
Aythya baeri
Critically Endangered
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Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Not Evaluated
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Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
Near Threatened
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Ferruginous Duck
Aythya nyroca
Not Evaluated
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Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Vulnerable
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Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Least Concern
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Madagascar Pochard
Aythya innotata
Critically Endangered
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New Zealand Scaup
Aythya novaeseelandiae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tufted Duck?
The scientific name of Tufted Duck is Aythya fuligula. It belongs to the genus Aythya.
What is the conservation status of Tufted Duck?
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tufted Duck live?
Tufted Duck is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Tufted Duck belong to?
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) belongs to the genus Aythya, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
Is Tufted Duck endangered?
No, Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tufted Duck belong to?
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tufted Duck?
The closest relatives of Tufted Duck in the genus Aythya include Baer's Pochard, Canvasback, Common Pochard, Ferruginous Duck, Greater Scaup.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Aythya — 12 Species

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Baer's Pochard
Aythya baeri
CR 🐾
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
NE 🐾
Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
NT 🐾
Ferruginous Duck
Aythya nyroca
NE 🐾
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
VU 🐾
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
LC 🐾
Madagascar Pochard
Aythya innotata
CR 🐾
New Zealand Scaup
Aythya novaeseelandiae
LC 🐾
Redhead
Aythya americana
NE 🐾
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
LC
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Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
LC
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White-eyed Duck
Aythya australis
LC
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