American Black Duck
(Anas rubripes)
Conservation • Description • Habitat • Ecology • Distribution • Taxonomy
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| IUCN Red List | LC - Least Concern |
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| NatureServe | N5B, N5N - Secure Breeding and Nonbreeding SNRB - Unranked Breeding and Nonbreeding |
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| Minnesota | not listed Species in Greatest Conservation Need |
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Description
The patch of colorful feathers on the wing (speculum) is purple and is not bordered with white.
Size
Total length: 20″ to 24″
Wingspan: 35″
Voice
Like a mallard. The female call is a series of loud quacks falling in pitch. The male call is a croak.
Similar Species
Habitat
Lakes, wetlands, rivers, agricultural areas
Ecology
Migration
March to April and October to November
Nesting
Food
Distribution
Occurrence
Uncommon migrant, rare and declining breeder
Maps
The Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union All Seasons Species Occurrence Map
Taxonomy
Class
Aves (birds)
Order
Anseriformes (waterfowl)
Family
Anatidae (ducks, geese, and swans)
Subfamily
Anatinae (dabbling ducks)
Genus
Anas (mallards, pintails, and allies)
Subordinate Taxa
Synonyms
Anas obscura
Anas obscura ssp. rubripes
Glossary
Speculum
A brightly colored patch of secondary flight feathers on the wings of many ducks.
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American Black Duck
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American Black Duck
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American Black Duck
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Other Videos
Anas rubripes, Sydney,Nova Scotia, CA,12 9 2013, Antonio Silveira
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American Black Ducks Swimming On A Cloudy Fall Morning
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The American Black Duck
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American Black Ducks Preening & Swimming On A Sunday Morning
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American Black Duck Resting On A Rock
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