Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 27.8 years (wild)
Observations: Maximum longevity from banding studies is 27.8 years (http://www.euring.org/data_and_codes/longevity.htm).
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
Description
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Length: 43-46 cm. Plumage: white with black crown, wing coverts, scapulars and wing-tips; black may become brownish with wear. Immature brown replaces black of adults, buff tinge to white feathers. Bare parts: iris male red, female brown; bill black; feet and legs blue-grey to grey. Habitat: shallow waters of lagoons, estuaries, seashores and inland water bodies. Resident; breeds in Africa. <389><391><393>
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- bibliographic citation
- Urban, E. K.; Fry, C. H.; Keith, S. (1986). The Birds of Africa, Volume II. <em>Academic Press, London.</em>
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- Lorna Depew [email]
