American black duck
Birds
The American black duck 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 on average and measuring 54–59 cm in length with an 88–95 cm... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Anas rubripes
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)
Mass: 1.6 – 3.6 lbs (Adult)
Class: Aves
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Anas
Kingdom: Animalia
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