Andean Duck

Oxyura ferruginea

Least Concern

翼展

31.4 cm

体重

800.75 g

科

Anatidae

目

Anseriformes

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Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	31.4 cm	12.4 in
体重	800.75 g	28.25 oz

识别

羽毛

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

🌿 Wetland

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.

产卵数

6-10

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
科	Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus	Oxyura
物种	Oxyura ferruginea

Distribution

Andean Duck has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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常见问题

What does the Andean Duck eat?

Dives for aquatic invertebrates and plant seeds in Andean lakes and marshes. Diet similar to Ruddy Duck; favours high-altitude wetlands.

Where does the Andean Duck live?

Resident in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina. Found on high-altitude lakes above 3,000 m.

Is the Andean Duck endangered?

The Andean Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Andean Duck nest?

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.

What does the Andean Duck sound like?

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.

How big is the Andean Duck?

The Andean Duck has a wingspan of 31.4 cm, weight of 800.75 g.

What order and family does the Andean Duck belong to?

The Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.