American Black Duck




American Black Duck


American Black Duck
(Anas rubripes)

Order:  Anseriformes
Family:  Anatidae




Male American Black Duck
Photo © Paul Reeves

American Black Duck Information

American Black Duck
Photo, description, habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation. (From Hinterland's Who's Who)

American Black Duck
Habitat, diet, feeding behavior, nesting, migration, and conservation status of this bird. Includes range map, photos, and songs and calls. (From Audubon Field Guide)

American Black Duck
Range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, communication, food habits, and conservation status. Includes photos. (From Animal Diversity Web)

  Calls of male & female American Black Duck


  Identification tips for American Black Duck

Female American Black Duck

Female American Black Duck

By Spinus Nature Photography [CC SA 3.0]

Breeding Bird Survey Map,
2011-2015


American Black Duck Breeding Map

(Image credit: USGS)


Range in New England


The American Black Duck breeds in portions of all states of the region, although more abundantly in the northern portion of New England.

This duck is also found wintering in portions of all New England states, especially along the coasts.

Year-round Map from eBird

Sightings of the American Black Duck throughout the year over past 10 years (2009-2019)


Christmas Bird Count Map
Historical CBC Map from USGS