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

On going to the place it was found that the cat had killed and partly devoured one tufted duck and two- 292 - sheldrakes.

From Project Gutenberg

The tufted duck is a prettily-marked species, and has the feathers on the back of the head elongated into a drooping crest.

From Project Gutenberg

Tufted Duck, with a large top-knot of fine downy feathers, supported on a fleshy mass, with the skull perforated beneath.

From Project Gutenberg

Here may the habits of the Tufted Duck be studied to perfection.

From Project Gutenberg