American Black Duck
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American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Insufficient data
overall probability at Everglades National Park
1 Verified records at Everglades National Park
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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 →

Closest Relatives at Everglades National Park

Mottled Duck
LC

Mottled Duck

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas fulvigula

<5% · Rare
Mallard
LC

Mallard

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas platyrhynchos

<5% · Rare
Northern Pintail
LC

Northern Pintail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas acuta

<5% · Rare
Common Teal
LC

Common Teal

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas crecca

<5% · Rare
Green-winged Teal

Green-winged Teal

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas carolinensis

Insufficient data
Muscovy Duck
LC

Muscovy Duck

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cairina moschata

10–20% · With luck
Egyptian Goose
LC

Egyptian Goose

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Alopochen aegyptiaca

5–10% · With luck
Blue-winged Teal
LC

Blue-winged Teal

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spatula discors

5–10% · Rare
American Wigeon

American Wigeon

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Mareca americana

<5% · Rare
Ring-necked Duck
LC

Ring-necked Duck

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aythya collaris

<5% · Rare
Mute Swan

Mute Swan

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cygnus olor

<5% · Rare
Lesser Scaup
LC

Lesser Scaup

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aythya affinis

<5% · Rare

📅 Monthly Probability

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Fewer than 5 records of American Black Duck at Everglades National Park — not enough to chart months honestly.

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

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
20–30%
2 Gros Morne National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
20–30%
3 Acadia National Park 🇺🇸 United States
20–30%
4 Elk Island National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
10–20%
5 Isle Royale National Park 🇺🇸 United States
5–10%
6 Point Pelee National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
7 Shenandoah National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
8 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
9 Voyageurs National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
10 Riding Mountain National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
Insufficient data
11 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
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