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Recordings
Scientific Name
Anas platyrhynchos
Arabic Name
البركة
Kuwaiti name
بط , بش , بشة
Family
Width
95.0 cm
Length
60.0 cm
Similar species
Information
Uncommon passage migrant, scarce winter visitor and rare summer visitor. Up to 150 observed at North Doha Reserve in early December 2007. This widespread species is the ancestor of the domestic duck.
Where in Kuwait
Has been recorded in both coastal and fresh water habitats in the Jahra Bay area.
In the world
Most familiar duck and ancestor of domestic Ducks and resident in much of Europe.
Local threats
Shooting is a threat for Geese and Ducks during passage migration.