About the Hartlaub's Duck
Hartlaub's duck is a dark chestnut-coloured duck of African forests. Formerly included in the paraphyletic "perching duck" assemblage, it was later moved to the dabbling duck assemblage. However, it is distinct from the "typical" dabbling ducks, and is placed in the monotypic genus Pteronetta. It is named after the German naturalist Gustav Hartlaub.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Pteronetta hartlaubii |
| Species Codes | harduc1, HADU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hartlaub's Duck belong to?
The Hartlaub's Duck (Pteronetta hartlaubii) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Hartlaub's Duck?
Hartlaub's duck is a dark chestnut-coloured duck of African forests. Formerly included in the paraphyletic \"perching duck\" assemblage, it was later moved to the dabbling duck assemblage. However, it is distinct from the \"typical\" dabbling ducks, and is placed in the monotypic genus Pteronetta. It is...
Where can I report a Hartlaub's Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Hartlaub's Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code harduc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Hartlaub's Duck?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!