About the Andean Duck
The Andean duck is a bird species native to the Andean Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks. It was considered a subspecies of the ruddy duck. In fact, some taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific, including the American Ornithological Society.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Oxyura ferruginea |
| Species Codes | andduc1, ANDU, RUDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Duck belong to?
The Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Andean Duck?
The Andean duck is a bird species native to the Andean Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks. It was considered a subspecies of the ruddy duck. In fact, some taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific, including the American Ornithological Society....
Where can I report a Andean Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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