Smew

Smew

The male's white plumage is beautiful.

Characteristics

A member of the duck family with a beautiful male white plumage. Males are pure white from the face to the neck and belly, with black around the eyes and cheeks. The back is a mixture of black and gray. The impression at first glance from a distance is white. The feathers on the back of the head are dark green. The female has a brown head, a white neck and a gray body. Both males and females have lead-colored beaks with a slightly hooked tip.

Picture of Smew

Ecology

Found in rivers and lakes in winter. They are omnivorous and eat fish and small aquatic animals. They often drift in flocks of several birds.

Habitat

Lake Suwa Kamaguchi Water Gate

I was in a flock of 10 or more at the Kamaguchi water gate in the afternoon. Drifting leisurely, it moved a little farther when it saw a person. Many individuals were taking a nap with their heads stuck in their wings. I think it's quite beautiful among ducks.

Pictures

Introducing a picture of Smew.

Picture of Smew1|Pure white head.
Pure white head.
Picture of Smew2|Black from cheeks to beak.
Black from cheeks to beak.
Picture of Smew3|Brown-headed female.
Brown-headed female.
Picture of Smew4|Standing position. The back is gray.
Standing position. The back is gray.
Picture of Smew5|A sleeping male.
A sleeping male.
Picture of Smew6|A sleeping female.
A sleeping female.
Picture of Smew7|Preening my feathers.
Preening my feathers.
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