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Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

The Mexican Duck is a beautiful bird with a shiny green head and a soft brown body. They love to swim in ponds and eat plants and small insects. These ducks are friendly and can often be seen in groups!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Mexican Duck is a medium-sized dabbling duck with an overall dark brown, mottled body. It has a bright yellow-orange bill with a dark tip, especially noticeable on males. Unlike the similar Mallard, it lacks a distinct white border around its blue-green wing patch.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeGenusAnas
Mexican Duck
Photo: Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United KingdomCC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsView original ↗
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Mexican Duck

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

2

Interesting facts

Mexican Ducks were once thought to be the same species as the Mallard!

Newly hatched ducklings can swim and find their own food within hours!

These ducks can live in cool mountain wetlands, high above sea level!

They often build their nests well-hidden in tall reeds right at the water's edge.

Special abilities

Ability

Stealth Camouflage

Mexican Duck has mottled brown feathers that help them blend perfectly with wetland plants and reeds.

Ability

Dabbling Dynamo

Mexican Duck tips upside-down in shallow water to reach submerged food without fully diving.

Ability

High-Altitude Helper

Mexican Duck can live comfortably in mountain wetlands, adapting to cooler, thinner air.

Measurements & details

Length
51-56 cm
Wingspan
81-91 cm
Weight
0.8-1.2 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Speed
80 km/h
Clutch Size
7-12
Incubation
22-26 days

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores eat a mix of plants and small creatures found in wetland waters.

Primary Foods

  • aquatic plant seeds
  • aquatic plant leaves
  • aquatic insects
  • larvae
  • small crustaceans

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch ducks from a distance and don't feed them bread, as it can be bad for their tummies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Mexican Duck?

Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

How long is Mexican Duck?

51-56 cm

What is Mexican Duck's wingspan?

81-91 cm

How much does Mexican Duck weigh?

0.8-1.2 kg

How long does Mexican Duck live?

5-10 years

How fast can Mexican Duck move?

80 km/h

What does Mexican Duck eat?

These omnivores eat a mix of plants and small creatures found in wetland waters.

Where is Mexican Duck usually found?

Wetlands

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