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Masked Duck

Nomonyx dominicus

Least Concern

Envergure

27,6 cm

Poids

361,0 g

Famille

Anatidae

Ordre

Anseriformes

À propos

A small stiff-tailed duck (~360 g) of family Anatidae, breeding males with a black mask and chestnut body. Inhabits densely vegetated freshwater marshes and ponds from southern Texas to South America and the Caribbean. Dives for seeds and aquatic invertebrates. Secretive and rarely observed. Least Concern; tolerates a broad range of wetland habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	27,6 cm	10.9 in
Poids	361,0 g	12.73 oz

Identification

Plumage

Male is rich rufous-chestnut with black mask from forehead to face, boldly spotted black on upperparts; blue bill. Female is streaked buff and brown with two dark facial stripes crossing pale cheeks.

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Répartition géographique

Resident from Mexico and the Caribbean south through Central America to northern South America. Found in lowland freshwater marshes and lagoons.

Diet & Feeding

Dives and dabbles for aquatic seeds, plant matter, and invertebrates in freshwater marshes and ponds of Central and South America.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 45 days.

Taille de la couvée

4-6

Son

Chant

Male emits a soft, dove-like cooing note; female gives a harsh, emphatic quack. The male's gentle, almost melodic cooing is surprising for a stiff-tail; heard in tropical American marshes.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famille	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Nomonyx
Espèces	Nomonyx dominicus

Distribution

Masked Duck has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Masked Duck eat?

Dives and dabbles for aquatic seeds, plant matter, and invertebrates in freshwater marshes and ponds of Central and South America.

Where does the Masked Duck live?

Resident from Mexico and the Caribbean south through Central America to northern South America. Found in lowland freshwater marshes and lagoons.

Is the Masked Duck endangered?

The Masked Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Masked Duck nest?

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 45 days.

What does the Masked Duck sound like?

Male emits a soft, dove-like cooing note; female gives a harsh, emphatic quack. The male's gentle, almost melodic cooing is surprising for a stiff-tail; heard in tropical American marshes.

How big is the Masked Duck?

The Masked Duck has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 361.0 g.

What order and family does the Masked Duck belong to?

The Masked Duck (Nomonyx dominicus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.