American Black Duck Anas rubripes
This species is a large dabbling duck, somehow resembling the female Mallard 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 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 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.
