TORRENT DUCK

• Anatidae Family

• Only member in the genus Merganetta

• 17-20 inches long

• Scientific Name: Merganetta Armata

• Found in the mountains of Colombia and the Santa Marta mountains of the Andes. They can also be found along the west coasts of Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.

• Nests in small waterside caves

• Holds territories on fast, flowing Mountain Rivers

• Powerful Swimmer and Diver

• Flies short Distances

Found Information from wikipedia.org and ducks.org

EXAMPLES OF TORRENT DUCKS

- Torrent Duck