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The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.It was described by William Brewster in 1902. It is the heaviest species in the genus Anas, weighing 720–1,640 g (1.59–3.62 lb) on average and measuring 54–59 cm (21–23 in) in length with an 88–95 cm (35–37 in) wingspan.
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American black duck: Iridescent violet bordered in black and may have a thin white trailing edge. [1] Northern pintail: Iridescent green in male and brown in female, both are white on trailing edge. [2] Gadwall: Both sexes have white inner secondaries. [1] Yellow-billed duck: Iridescent green or blue, bordered white. [4]
This is a list of the breeds of domestic duck which have official recognition at national or international level. [1]Most breeds of duck derive from the wild mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, while a small minority are descendants of the Muscovy duck, Cairina moschata.
Education Images - Getty Images Red-Crested Pochard Known as a diving duck, the Red-Crested Pochard is a stunning rust-colored duck native to the lowlands of southern Europe.
The black scoter or American scoter (Melanitta americana) is a large sea duck, 43 to 49 cm (17 to 19 in) in length. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas "black" and netta "duck". The species name is from the Latin for "American".
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