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Meaning of garganey
Wordnet
garganey (n)
small Eurasian teal
Webster
garganey (n.)
A small European duck (Anas querquedula); -- called also cricket teal, and summer teal.
garganey Sentence Examples
- The garganey, a small dabbling duck, is known for its distinctive bill pattern.
- During the breeding season, male garganey develop colorful plumage and perform elaborate courtship displays.
- The garganey is found in wetlands and shallow lakes throughout Eurasia and parts of Africa.
- Garganey chicks are precocial and able to swim and feed independently soon after hatching.
- Garganey populations have been declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
- The garganey's diet primarily consists of aquatic insects, crustaceans, and plant material.
- Garganey typically breed once a year, laying a clutch of 4-8 eggs that incubate for about 27 days.
- The garganey's call is a distinctive whistle that can be heard during breeding and migration.
- Garganey are known for their long-distance migrations, flying thousands of kilometers between breeding and wintering grounds.
- The garganey's conservation status is listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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small Eurasian tealA small European duck (Anas querquedula); -- called also cricket teal, and summer teal.
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The garganey, a small dabbling duck, is known for its distinctive bill pattern.
During the breeding season, male garganey develop colorful plumage and perform elaborate courtship displays.
The garganey is found in wetlands and shallow lakes throughout Eurasia and parts of Africa.
Garganey chicks are precocial and able to swim and feed independently soon after hatching.
