tufted duck

noun

1. an Old World wild duck, Aythya fuligula, having a tufted head and black and white plumage.

tufted duck

noun

1. a European lake-dwelling duck, Aythya fuligula , the male of which has a black plumage with white underparts and a long black drooping crest

Word History and Origins

Origin of tufted duck¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

Biologist Livio Rey, spokesman for the Swiss Ornithological Institute, said many ducks that would normally migrate to Switzerland this time of year from Nordic countries don’t come anymore, like the tufted duck.

From Washington Times

Biologist Livio Rey, spokesman for the Swiss Ornithological Institute, said many ducks that would normally migrate to Switzerland this time of year from Nordic countries don’t come anymore, like the tufted duck.

From Seattle Times

This tufted duck and her ducklings are among its inhabitants.

From National Geographic

The birds - the tufted duck, goosander and goldeneye - are common in Britain and Ireland during northern Europe's winter.

From BBC

Tufted Duck.—Have shot these occasionally on the rivers in winter, and up to April.

From Project Gutenberg