Andean Duck
Oxyura ferruginea
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Giới Thiệu
A stocky stiff-tailed duck (~800 g) of family Anatidae inhabiting high-altitude Andean lakes and wetlands from Colombia to Argentina. Males are rich chestnut with a blue bill during the breeding season. Dives for aquatic plants and invertebrates in cold Andean waters. Least Concern; formerly considered conspecific with Ruddy Duck but now recognized as a distinct species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 31,4 cm | 12.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 800,75 g | 28.25 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Male is dark chestnut-rufous overall with black head, white cheeks tinged grey, and deep blue bill. Female is dark brownish with pale cheeks divided by a dark bar; similar to Ruddy Duck but darker overall.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Resident in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina. Found on high-altitude lakes above 3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for aquatic invertebrates and plant seeds in Andean lakes and marshes. Diet similar to Ruddy Duck; favours high-altitude wetlands.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
Số Trứng
6-10
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Male gives a rapid, staccato drumming display call; female produces a nasal, quacking rattle. The male's mechanical drumming is similar to Ruddy Duck; echoes across Andean high-altitude lakes.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Họ | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Oxyura |
| Loài | Oxyura ferruginea |
Distribution
Andean Duck has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family