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Young, H. G. 2013. Meller's Duck, Anas melleri. In: Safford, R. J.; Hawkins, A. F. A. (ed.), The Birds of Africa. Volume 8: The Malagasy Region, pp. 169-171. Christopher Helm, London.

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IUCN SSC Duck Specialist Group

IUCN SSC Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group

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BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Meller's Duck Anas melleri. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/mellers-duck-anas-melleri on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.