Breeding mainly in Eastern Russia, this uncommon species is
also found in surrounding areas of China and Mongolia and also Japan. The majority of the population seems
to winter in China. Vagrancy occurs, usually accompany Wigeon flocks, and there are several records in the UK.
However until 2019 these were always deemed escapes, since such an attractive duck is popular in collections.
A review then afforded several records category A status retrospectively, including the bird on the left
taken in Lincolnshire in 1995. The first accepted record dates from late 1986. Other photos are captive.
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