Pink-headed DuckDutch: Rozekopeend |
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| Order: | Anseriformes |
| Family: | Anatidae |
| Genus: | Rhodonessa |
| Species: | Rhodonessa caryophyllacea |
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| Extinct species, male bird. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen. | |
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Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge) |
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| Length: | 103 mm |
| Length cranium: | 52 mm |
| Width (cranium): | 29 mm |
| Height (cranium): | 26 mm |
| Alternative names: Rosenkopfente (German), Nette à cou rose (French), Pato de Cabeza Rosada (Spanish) | |