Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya nyroca |
| Codes | ferduc, FEDU |
Identification
The Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) is a member of the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family within the order Anseriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code ferduc when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Aythya nyroca
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
Order: Anseriformes
eBird Code: ferduc