Confirmation of breeding by the Mallard Anas platyrhynchos on
the island of Formentera. Breeding was confirmed in 2005 of Anas platyrhynchos
on the island of Formentera, with the discovery of two pairs in the former
saltpansystem of Estany Pudent. The bibliography gives no mention of breeding
by the Mallard on Formentera, its status on the isle being a common winter visitor.
The only previous breeding reference was of an occurrence designated as
probable in 2003. It has been a breeding species on the neighbouring island of
Ibiza since 1998.
Key words: Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, breeding, Formentera, Balearic
Islands.
Palabras clave: ánade azulón, Anas platyrhynchos, reproducción, Formentera,
Baleares
Garcia, d. y Costa, S. (2004) Anuari Ornitològic de les Balears. Volum 20.
Garcia, d. y Costa, S. (2004) Anuari Ornitològic de les Balears. Volum 20.
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