White headed duck

Uvs Nuur Basin2003

UNESCO World Heritage

White-headed duck. This small diving bird measures around 45 cm. The female has a dark bill whilst the male’s is a striking blue colour. They feed off aquatic plants which they find when diving under the water and have been classified as Endangered due to declining populations.

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Title: White headed duck
Creator: Uvs Nuur Basin
Date Created: 2003
Location: Mongolia
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ix)(x)
Date of Inscription: 2003
Category of Site: Natural site

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