Cayuga duck
| Other names | Cayuga Black Duck |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Use | eggs meat ornament fishing flies |
| Traits | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 3.0–3.6 kg (6.5–8 lb) Female: 2.7–3.1 kg (6–7 lb) |
What type of duck is black?
The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.
| American black duck | |
|---|---|
| Genus: | Anas |
| Species: | A. rubripes |
| Binomial name | |
| Anas rubripes (Brewster, 1902) | |
How do I know what kind of duckling I have?
As ducklings develop, it will become easier for you to identify exactly what species they are.
- Observe the color of the ducklings. …
- Look at the parent or other adult birds who are accompanying the ducklings. …
- Take your ducklings to an avian veterinarian and have the veterinarian determine the species of the duckling.