Mareca

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Etymology

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Proper noun

Mareca f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Anatidae – wigeons and similar species of dabbling ducks.

Usage notes

  • The original genus of certain wigeons, now revived to include five species until recently included in Anas, sometimes as a subgenus Anas (Mareca).

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