American Black Duck Anas rubripes
Aves > Anseriformes > Anatidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Dunkelente |
| English | American Black Duck |
| French | Canard noir |
| Spanish | Ánade sombrío |
Description
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.
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.
Photos
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Observations
| 2022-05-21 | Parc Île-de-la-Visitation |
| 2021-05-19 | Parc Angrignon |
| 2020-05-22 | Parc Île-de-la-Visitation |
| 2020-05-14 | Parc Île-de-la-Visitation |
| 2015-05-17 | Mont Saint Bruno |
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_black_duck