dabbling duck

• Tipo de pato que se alimenta inclinándose hacia adelante en aguas poco profundas, sumergiendo la cabeza y el cuello pero dejando la cola fuera del agua, en lugar de bucear por completo.

A type of duck that feeds by tipping forward in shallow water, submerging its head and neck while keeping its tail above the surface, rather than diving fully underwater.

1. Type of waterfowlB2formal

   A duck that feeds by tipping forward in the water, rather than diving, typically found in shallow waters.

   Pato de superficie

   • Mallards are a common example of a dabbling duck.
   • Dabbling ducks often feed in ponds and marshes.
   • The dabbling duck tipped forward to reach aquatic plants.