Waterbirds
Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass0.056 kg
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
The tufted duck is a small diving duck with a population of nearly one million birds, found in northern Eurasia. They are partially migratory. The scientific name is derived from Ancient Greek aithuia, an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors such as Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin fuligo 'soot' and gula 'throat'. It is a game bird.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Tufted Duck. Sightings recorded in 14 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
View all parks for Tufted Duck →
Best Safari Destinations
Loading safari destinations...
Ready to see Tufted Duck in the wild?
Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.