American Black Duck vs New Zealand Scaup
Anas rubripes comparado con Aythya novaeseelandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Black Duck | New Zealand Scaup |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Anas rubripes | Aythya novaeseelandiae |
| Orden | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Familia | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 53,4 cm (21.0 in) | 35,4 cm (13.9 in) |
| Peso | 1211,25 g (42.73 oz) | 645,5 g (22.77 oz) |
| Dieta | Eats fish and aquatic invertebrates; dives in coastal and freshwater habitats; diet shifts toward molluscs … | Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates; diet dominated by benthic hard-shelled prey in coastal … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-17 | 2-13 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
American Black Duck only
New Zealand Scaup only
Ninguno
American Black Duck
Freshwater and brackish wetlands in eastern North America from Atlantic Canada south along the coast to Georgia. Breeds in northern bogs and wetlands. Winters on coastal marshes, estuaries, and freshwater lakes.
New Zealand Scaup
Deep freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and large rivers across both main islands of New Zealand, particularly on high-country glacial lakes. Dives to depths of over 3 m for food. Forms large flocks in winter.
Song & Call Comparison
American Black Duck
Female produces a loud, deep quacking series; male gives a low, raspy grunt. Voice is deeper and huskier than a Mallard; pairs call powerfully across northeastern North American wetlands.
New Zealand Scaup
Male produces a low, soft wheeze; female gives a short, harsh quack. Relatively quiet; subdued vocalizations suit this diving duck of deep, clear New Zealand lakes and reservoirs.
Geographic Range & Migration
American Black Duck
Breeds in the steppe zone of Central Asia; winters in South Asia, East Africa, and coastal Southeast Asia.
New Zealand Scaup
Breeds in the boreal forests of Canada; winters on large lakes and coastal bays across the southern United States.
Estado de conservación
American Black Duck
New Zealand Scaup
How to Tell Them Apart
American Black Duck
Sooty dark brown body; head and neck paler buff with dark streaking. Iridescent purple speculum without white border. Males have yellow-green bill; females olive with orange blotches. Silvery underwings in …
New Zealand Scaup
Males entirely black with green iridescence on head; yellow eye; dark blue-gray bill. Females dark brown with white face patches around bill base. White wing stripe in flight. New Zealand …
About These Birds
American Black Duck
El pato negro americano es un gran pato de color marrón muy oscuro con una cabeza más clara y un llamativo espéculo alar púrpura. Habita en humedales del este de Norteamérica y se está hibridando cada vez más con el pato de collar introducido en su rango, lo que representa una amenaza para su pureza genética. Prefiere marismas costeras, pantanos boscosos y lagos tranquilos.
New Zealand Scaup
El porrón de Nueva Zelanda o papango es un pato buceador endémico de Nueva Zelanda, donde está en peligro de extinción. El macho tiene los ojos amarillos y el plumaje oscuro negro-café; la hembra es marrón con mejillas blancas. Antiguamente más amplio en su distribución, hoy persiste principalmente en el lago Rotorua y otras zonas de la Isla del Norte, gracias a programas de recuperación activos.