American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderAnseriformes
- FamilyAnatidae (Anàtids)
- GenusAnas (Mallards, Pintails, and Allies)
- SpeciesAnas rubripes (American Black Duck)
The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae. It was described by William Brewster in 1902. It is the heaviest species in the genus Anas, weighing 720–1,640 g (1.6–3.6 lb) on average and measuring 54–59 cm (21–23 in) in length with an 88–95 cm (35–37 in) wingspan. It somewhat resembles the female and eclipse male mallard in coloration, but has a darker plumage. The male and female are generally similar in appearance, but the male's bill is yellow, while the female's is dull green with dark marks on the upper mandible. It is native to eastern North America. Wikipedia →
10–20% of wildlife watchers report a American Black Duck sighting in Elk Island National Park, based on 7 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Elk Island National Park
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Common Teal
Anas crecca
Green-winged Teal
Anas carolinensis
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Breton Highlands National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 2 | Gros Morne National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 3 | Acadia National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Elk Island National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 5 | Isle Royale National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Point Pelee National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 7 | Shenandoah National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 8 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 9 | Voyageurs National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 10 | Riding Mountain National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 11 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a American Black Duck in Elk Island National Park?
About 14% of wildlife watchers report a American Black Duck sighting in Elk Island National Park, based on 7 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see American Black Duck in Elk Island National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for American Black Duck in Elk Island National Park in our monthly data.