Family: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)
Authority: (Ménétriés, 1832)
Red List Category
Criteria: A2cd+3cd+4cd
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Justification of Red List categoryThis species appears to have suffered a rapid population decline, evidenced in its core wintering range, as a result of widespread and extensive habitat destruction. It therefore qualifies as Vulnerable. However, data are scarce and some birds may have relocated to alternative wintering sites. Apparent increases in Iraq and the western Mediterranean population probably reflect improved observer coverage rather than genuine changes. This population has suffered a long-term decline and widespread loss of habitat.
Population size:
Population trend:
Decreasing
Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident):
14,600,000 km
2
Country endemic:
No
Attributes
Land-mass type - continent
Realm - Afrotropical
Realm - Indomalayan
Realm - Palearctic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Marine biome