American black duck
Scientific name: Anas rubripes
- How weight is recorded: Whole weight
Field notes
Appearance
Darkly plumaged with black-brown body and iridescent green head in males; females are duller brown. Stout dark bill.
Size and weight
Males 900–1200 g, females 700–1000 g. Body length 53–66 cm.
Habitat
Inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers with dense marsh vegetation and shallow water.
Distribution
Eastern North America, particularly the Atlantic coast and Great Lakes region; prefers forested lowlands.
Diet
Feeds on aquatic vegetation, invertebrates, and small crustaceans; grazes on land for seeds and green shoots seasonally.
Behaviour
Most active at dawn and dusk. Often seen in small flocks or pairs; makes local movements between water bodies.
Hunting tips
Scout water edges at first light for feeding flocks. Move quietly along marsh margins and approach into the wind. Use cover and minimize silhouette; set up decoys near shallow feeding areas or channel routes.
Whole weight
This species is logged by whole weight — the animal weighed entire, as taken.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 2 countries in Huntify.
Names in other languages
- noAmerikansk svartand
- svAmerikansk svartand
- daSortbrun and
- fiAmerikanmustasorsa
- deDunkelente
- frCanard noir
- esÁnade sombrío
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.