American Black Duck Anas rubripes
This species is a large dabbling duck, somehow resembling the female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in coloration but having darker plumage. Males and females are similar in appearance. It is a native species of North America, usually found in coastal marshlands and freshwater habitats.
Specs
| Length | 50-60cm |
| Weight | 600-800g |
| Wingspan | 80-90cm |
Common Names
| German | Dunkelente |
| English | American Black Duck |
| French | Canard noir |
| Spanish | Ánade sombrío |
Taxonomy
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Species | Anas rubripes |
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How to Identify
The similarity with Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 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 (Anas platyrhynchos) around Montreal.
Where and 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Angrignon | x | - | - | - |
| Parc Île-de-la-Visitation | x | - | - | - |
Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.