A monotypic family with three subspecies, the males
of which can differ quite dramatically. Females are all similar, as shown in the photos.
A duck of fast flowing rivers throughout the Andean chain, just reaching Venezuela and as far south
as Tierra del Fuego, wherever there is suitable habitat. Unfortunately males have a tendency to flush easily, so
no photographs, the females were taken in Chile.
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