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Sarkidiornis melanotos (Pennant, 1769) Family: Anatidae Order: Anseriformes print version
Comb duck Canard à bosse Pato crestudo Glanzente
Migration: local migrant

Verbreitungskarte von Sarkidiornis melanotos Movements. Chiefly sedentary, with seasonal movements mostly related to availability of water during dry season. Some extensive journeys performed.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1992)


Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa
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(Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel)