Black-headed Duck

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Black-headed Duck (<em>Heteronetta atricapilla</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

Black-headed Duck (Heteronetta atricapilla) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Heteronetta; binomial: Heteronetta atricapilla; authority: (Merrem, 1841).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America. Non-breeding range: To Paraguay and s Bolivia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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