Scientific Name Oxyura leucocephala Alternative Names White-headed Stiff-tail, Malvasía Cabeciblanca (Spanish) Measurements Feature Male & Female Length 43–48 cm (17–19 in) Weight 580–750 g (1.28–1.65 lb) Wingspan About 60–70 cm (24–28 in) Status Classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Populations are shrinking due to habitat loss, pollution, hunting, and hybridization with introduced Ruddy Ducks. Identification…
Scientific Name Dendrocygna viduata Alternative Names White-faced Tree Duck, Irere, Guiriri Measurements Feature Male & Female Length 38–48 cm (15–19 in) Weight 700–1,000 g (1.5–2.2 lb) Wingspan About 75–85 cm (30–33 in) Status A common species found across two continents—Africa and South America. Classified as Least Concern due to its large population and wide range….
Black-and-white heads on ducks are striking and instantly noticeable. That bold contrast makes these ducks stand out, whether they’re gliding across a pond or taking flight. But why do some ducks have black and white heads? There are a few reasons. For some species, the pattern helps them recognize each other, especially during mating season,…
We often admire ducks for their greens, browns, and white feathers, but some species also flaunt stunning blue plumage. Contrary to popular belief, this blue isn’t caused by pigment but by tiny feather structures that reflect light, creating a shimmering, iridescent effect. In some ducks, the blue shows up on the wings as a bright…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Runner Duck, Penguin Duck (historically), Baly Soldier Measurements: Feature Male Female Height Up to 76 cm (30 in) Around 50–60 cm (20–24 in) Weight 1.8–2.3 kg (4–5.1 lb) 1.4–2 kg (3.1–4.4 lb) Egg Production 173–250+ eggs per year — Status Domesticated breed originally from Indonesia (Java, Bali, Lombok)….
Scientific Name: Amazonetta brasiliensis Alternative Names: Brazilian Duck, Amazonetta Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 38–43 cm (15–17 in) Slightly smaller Weight 500–700 g (1.1–1.5 lb) Slightly lighter Wingspan Around 65–75 cm (26–30 in) Around 65–75 cm Status Common and listed as Least Concern. Populations are stable across eastern South America. Identification A small, elegant duck…
Scientific Name Amazonetta brasiliensis Alternative Names Brazilian Teal, Brazilian Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 38–45 cm (15–18 in) 38–45 cm (15–18 in) Weight Around 500–600 g (1.1–1.3 lb) Slightly lighter than males Wingspan Around 70–80 cm (28–31 in) Around 70–80 cm (28–31 in) Status This species is common and listed as Least Concern. It…
Scientific Name Dendrocygna eytoni Alternative Names Grass Whistling Duck, Eyton’s Plumed Tree-Duck, Red-legged Whistler Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 42–60 cm (16.5–23.5 in) 42–60 cm (16.5–23.5 in) Weight Around 1 kg (2.2 lb) Around 1 kg (2.2 lb) Wingspan Short, rounded wings (exact measurement not widely recorded) Same as male Status Common in many parts…
Ducks with bright orange feet are hard to miss. While most people look at a duck’s feathers to tell what species or breed it is, the color of a duck’s feet can also be a helpful clue. Orange feet are common in many domestic ducks and some wild ones too. In some species, the feet…
Alternative Names Aztec Duck Status The Aztec is a very rare bantam duck breed created by Holderread Waterfowl Farm in 1983. It was designed to be a small, attractive duck that is hardy, easy to breed, and good for small keepers. Today, the breed is nearly extinct and only survives in a few private flocks….