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American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

This duck, which sports a light-grey head, dark-brown body, and violet speculum patch, is being usurped by the mallard in many parts of its range (which extends throughout eastern Canada). In many cases, American black-mallard hybrids have been observed.

Map of American Black Duck in Canada
Distribution of American Black Duck in Canada
   
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