garganey
/ˈɡɑːɡ(ə)ni
/noun (plural same or garganeys)
A small Eurasian duck, the male of which has a dark brown head with a white stripe from the eye to the neck.
- Anas querquedula, family Anatidae.
- On the other hand, it could be something rare like a garganey, falcated teal or an emperor goose.
- Bird species like garganey, gadwall, mallard, shoveller, pintail and wigeon use the lake in transit.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Italian dialect garganei, of imitative origin.