About the Amsterdam Duck
The Amsterdam wigeon, also known as the Amsterdam Island duck or Amsterdam duck, is an extinct species of anatid waterfowl, endemic to Île Amsterdam, the French Southern Territories. The flightless species is only known from bones and was presumably driven extinct by visiting sealers and the rats they introduced.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Mareca marecula |
| Species Codes | amsduc1, AMWI, AMDU |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amsterdam Duck belong to?
The Amsterdam Duck (Mareca marecula) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Amsterdam Duck?
The Amsterdam wigeon, also known as the Amsterdam Island duck or Amsterdam duck, is an extinct species of anatid waterfowl, endemic to Île Amsterdam, the French Southern Territories. The flightless species is only known from bones and was presumably driven extinct by visiting sealers and the rats th...
Where can I report a Amsterdam Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Amsterdam Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amsduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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