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 .
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