
Photos of 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.

A pair of American Black Ducks reposing at the shore of the river between Montreal and Laval.
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation
2020-05-22
NIKON Z 6; 300mm f/4.0; Focal Length 300mm; Exposure 1/1600; Aperture f/4; Iso 100;
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A couple of American Black Ducks paddling along the shore of the river between Montreal and Laval
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation
2020-05-14
NIKON Z 6; 300mm f/4.0; Focal Length 300mm; Exposure 1/800; Aperture f/5.6; Iso 200;

Mont Saint Bruno
2015-05-17
NIKON D7100; 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6; Focal Length 300mm; Exposure 1/640; Aperture f5.6; Iso 450;
Videos of American Black Duck (Anas rubripes)
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American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) - Preening
Recorded: 2022-05-25 - Duration: [02:15]
Videos are hosted on Muuuh's YouTube Channel.
Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in Montreal and surrounding areas.
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