25,745 observationsLeast Concern
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Anas
About
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 Anas genus, weighing 720–1,640 g (1.59–3.62 lb) on average and measuring 54–59 cm (21–23 in) in length with a 88–95 cm (35–37 in) wingspan. It somewhat resembles the female mallard in coloration, but has a darker plumage. The male and female are generally similar in appearance, but the male's bill is yellow...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Black Duck is Anas rubripes.
- American Black Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Black Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Black Duck belongs to the class Aves.
- American Black Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- American Black Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.
- American Black Duck belongs to the genus Anas.