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Brief #
Adult male is unmistakable, with its brown head and breast with a broad white crescent over the eye.
Description #
The adult male is unmistakable, with its brown head and breast with a broad white crescent over the eye. The rest of the plumage is grey, with loose grey scapular feathers It has a grey bill and legs. In flight it shows a pale blue speculum with a white border. When swimming it will show prominent white edges on its tertials. The crown (anatomy) is dark and face is reddish brown.
Measurements #
Length: 37 - 41 cm
Wingspan: 58 - 69 cm
Weight: 250 - 440 g
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