A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Anas rubripes
Similar to Mallards in size, and resemble the female Mallard in coloration, although the Black Duck's plumage is darker. It is native to eastern North America and has shown reduction in numbers and increasing hybridization with the more common Mallard as that species has spread with man-made habitat changes.
Lake shoreline.
Spotted on Mar 24, 2012
Submitted on Mar 26, 2012
No Comments