About the Comb Duck
The comb duck or American comb duck, is an unusual duck found in tropical wetlands in continental South America south to the Paraguay River region in eastern Paraguay, southeastern Brazil and extreme northeastern Argentina, and as a vagrant on Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Sarkidiornis sylvicola |
| Species Codes | comduc3, CODU, ACDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Comb Duck belong to?
The Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis sylvicola) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Comb Duck?
The comb duck or American comb duck, is an unusual duck found in tropical wetlands in continental South America south to the Paraguay River region in eastern Paraguay, southeastern Brazil and extreme northeastern Argentina, and as a vagrant on Trinidad....
Where can I report a Comb Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Comb Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comduc3, or on iNaturalist.
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