About the Black-headed Duck
The black-headed duck is a South American duck in subfamily Oxyurinae of family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Heteronetta atricapilla |
| Species Codes | blhduc1, BHDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Duck belong to?
The Black-headed Duck (Heteronetta atricapilla) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Duck?
The black-headed duck is a South American duck in subfamily Oxyurinae of family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Black-headed Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhduc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
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