Have you spotted a duck with black feet and are trying to identify its species? You’re in the right place. While foot color alone may not be enough to confirm an identification, it can offer a useful clue to narrow down your options. Several duck species have black feet, and recognizing this feature can help…
Scientific Name Anas flavirostris Alternative Names Chilean Teal, Sharp-winged Teal Measurements Measurement Range Imperial Length 360–430 mm 14–17 in Weight 400–500 g 0.9–1.1 lb Wingspan 600–700 mm 24–28 in Status Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN due to its wide distribution and stable population across South America. Identification A small, compact teal characterized by…
Scientific Name Anas diazi Alternative Names Mexican Mallard Measurements Measurement Range Imperial Length 510–560 mm 20–22 in Status Least Concern globally; populations show a slow decline due to hybridization, habitat loss, and overhunting. Identification A medium-sized dabbling duck resembling a female mallard but with a darker overall body tone. Both sexes are mainly brown with…
Scientific Name Anas poecilorhyncha Alternative Names Indian Spot-billed Duck, Spotbill, Gheret-pai, Garam-pai Measurements Measurement Range Imperial Length 550–630 mm 22–25 in Weight 790–1,500 g 1.7–3.3 lb Wingspan 830–950 mm 33–37 in Status Least Concern globally; stable populations across the Indian subcontinent. Identification A large dabbling duck, similar in size to the mallard, with scaly brown-grey…
Scientific Name Somateria mollissima borealis Alternative Names Common Eider, Northern Eider, Borealis Eider, St. Cuthbert’s Duck, Cuddy’s Duck Measurements Measurement Range Imperial Length 500–710 mm 20–28 in Weight 0.81–3.04 kg 1.8–6.7 lb Wingspan 800–1100 mm 31–43 in Status Least Concern globally, though the borealis subspecies is considered rare in Britain and under review by the…
Scientific Name Melanitta americana Alternative Names Black Scoter, American Scoter, Macreuse noire (French) Measurements Measurement Range Imperial Length 430–550 mm 17–21.5 in Weight 950 g 2.09 lb Wingspan 710 mm 28 in Wing 213–233 mm 8.4–9.2 in Tail 83–97 mm 3.3–3.8 in Culmen 42–45.5 mm 1.65–1.79 in Tarsus 45–48.5 mm 1.77–1.91 in Status Near Threatened…
Scientific Name Tachyeres brachypterus Alternative Names Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 61–74 cm 61–74 cm Weight 3.3–4.8 kg 2.9–4.2 kg Wingspan 84–94 cm 84–94 cm Status Endemic to the Falkland Islands and listed as Least Concern due to its stable population, estimated between 27,000 and 48,000 individuals. Identification A large, heavy…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Buff Orpington Duck, Buff Duck Measurements Sex Weight Drake 2.2–3.4 kg Duck 2.2–3.2 kg Status Listed as a threatened breed by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) and included on the Rare Breed Survival Trust Watch List. Identification A light, broad-bodied duck with an oval head, curved neck,…
Scientific Name Anas fulvigula Alternative Names Mottled Mallard Measurements Sex Length Weight Wingspan Male 50–57 cm (19.7–22.5 in) 880–1,240 g (30.9–43.8 oz) 83–87 cm (32.7–34.3 in) Female 47–53 cm (18.5–21.0 in) 700–1,150 g (24.7–40.6 oz) 80–83 cm (31.5–32.7 in) Status Fairly common within its range. Populations are stable but closely monitored due to hybridization risks…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Magpie Duck, British Magpie Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 55–65 cm (22–26 in) About 50–60 cm (20–24 in) Weight 2.5–3.2 kg (5.5–7 lb) 2.0–2.7 kg (4.5–6 lb) Wingspan Around 80–90 cm (31–35 in) Around 80–90 cm (31–35 in) Status First bred in Britain after World War I…