Marbled Duck

Marmaronetta angustirostris

The Marbled Duck, also known as the Marbled Teal, is a small, distinctive waterfowl species found in wetlands and shallow freshwater habitats across parts of Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. This duck is known for its striking marbled plumage, with intricate patterns of black, brown, and white. It has a short, dark bill and a distinctive white eye-ring. Marbled Ducks are primarily nocturnal feeders, foraging on seeds, aquatic plants, and small invertebrates. They are known for their secretive behavior and are often found in pairs or small groups. The species faces threats from habitat loss, hunting, and pollution.

Habitat: Wetlands, shallow freshwater habitats

Marbled Duck
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Marbled Duck
Marbled Duck
Marbled Duck

Tours where you can spot this bird

Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Spain / Valencia Private tour 4 days | 0h

A bespoke private birding holiday in eastern Spain linking wetlands, mountains, steppe habitats and the coast....

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Private Two-Day Alicante Wetlands and Coast Birding Break
Private Two-Day Alicante Wetlands and Coast Birding Break
Spain / Alicante Private tour 2 days | 0h

A private two-day Alicante birding break combining wetland reserves, coastal birding and nearby rocky habitats....

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Private Valencia and Alicante Wetlands Birding Day Trip
Private Valencia and Alicante Wetlands Birding Day Trip
Spain / Valencia Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private guided wetland birding day around Valencia or Alicante for Iberian waterbirds, migrants and regional specialties....

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Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 14 days | 0h

14-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Rabat, Merdja Zerga....

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Birdwatching tours To The Northern of Morocco & Zaida plain
Birdwatching tours To The Northern of Morocco & Zaida plain
Morocco / Rabat Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, El Jadida, Rabat, Sidi Boughaba....

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Birdwatching to Atlas Mountains & Tagdilt Track & Atlantic Coast
Birdwatching to Atlas Mountains & Tagdilt Track & Atlantic Coast
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades....

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8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 8 days | 0h

8-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
Morocco / Agadir Private tour 5 days | 0h

5-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Agadir, Oued Massa....

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12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 12 days | 0h

12-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ifrane, Zaida....

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South-East Sicily Private Birding Day with Andrea Corso
South-East Sicily Private Birding Day with Andrea Corso
Italy / Siracusa Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private birding day around Siracusa, Vendicari, Pantano Longarini and other south-eastern Sicily hotspots, tailored to the season and your...

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8-Day South-Eastern Sicily Birding Tour with Andrea Corso
8-Day South-Eastern Sicily Birding Tour with Andrea Corso
Italy / Catania Group tour 8 days | 0h

An eight-day all-inclusive birding and natural-history tour across Mount Etna, the Catania Plain, Siracusa wetlands and the wild coast of so...

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Little Rann of Kutch Short Birding Tours
Little Rann of Kutch Short Birding Tours
India / Bhuj Private tour 5 days | 0h

The location of the Little Rann of Kutch at the crossroads of Palearctic avian migration route makes it an excellent hotspot for a Short Bir...

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