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A photo of a American Black Duck (Anas rubripes), male
American Black Duck, Male

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

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 on average and measuring in length with a wingspan. It somewhat resembles the female and eclipse male mallard in coloration, but has a darker plumage. The male and female are generally similar in appearance, but the male's bill is yellow while the female's is dull green with dark marks on the . It is native to eastern North America. During the breeding season, it is usually found in coastal and freshwater wetlands from Saskatchewan to the Atlantic in Canada and the Great Lakes and the Adirondacks in the United States. It is a partially migratory species, mostly wintering in the east-central United States, especially in coastal areas.
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Zac Peterson
Monday 11 Sep 2023 - 9:07am
United States
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Yves Darveau
Sunday 10 Sep 2023 - 7:18pm
Canada
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Jordan Retsinas
Sunday 10 Sep 2023 - 4:17pm
Canada
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Yves Darveau
Sunday 10 Sep 2023 - 2:06pm
Canada
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