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.
Observations by Season
Number of times the species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting nature parks nearby.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A species is registered only once / park visit. Consult the page animal tracking to learn more about how we determine identifications and log observations in the field.
Videos Behavioral Traits
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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.
Photos of American Black Duck
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;
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;
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References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_black_duck