noun
- Plural of garganey; small dabbling ducks found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, characterized by distinctive head markings in males.
Usage: ornithology; plural form
Examples
- Birdwatchers spotted a flock of garganeys on the wetland reserve during spring migration.
- The male garganeys display striking white eyebrow stripes that distinguish them from other duck species.
- Garganeys are smaller than mallards and prefer shallow freshwater habitats.
- During breeding season, garganeys migrate northward to their nesting grounds.
- The ornithologist documented several garganeys nesting near the marsh.