American Black Duck Anas rubripes
This species is a large dabbling duck somehow resembling the female Mallard in coloration but has a darker plumage. Male and female are similar in appearance. It is an endemic species of North-America, usually found in coastal marshlands and freshwaters.
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Taxonomy
Aves > Anseriformes > Anatidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Dunkelente |
| English | American Black Duck |
| French | Canard noir |
| Spanish | Ánade sombrío |
How to Identify
The similarity with Mallard makes it difficult to identify this species. A distinctive mark is the lack of a white line between the wing’s blue posterior part and the brown anterior part. It is also less common than Mallard around Montreal.
Where When to Spot
The only time I was sure about the identification of this species was with the couple I observed in a pond in the National Park Mont Saint Bruno.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Saint Bruno | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parc Angrignon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parc Île-de-la-Visitation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of American Black Duck
Videos of American Black Duck
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American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) - Preening
Recorded: 2022-05-25 - Published: 2022-05-26 - Duration: [02:15]
You can watch these videos and many more on Muuuh's YouTube Channel.