About the Maccoa Duck
The Maccoa duck is a stiff-tailed diving duck found across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Oxyura maccoa |
| Species Codes | macduc1, MADU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maccoa Duck belong to?
The Maccoa Duck (Oxyura maccoa) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Maccoa Duck?
The Maccoa duck is a stiff-tailed diving duck found across Eastern and Southern Africa....
Where can I report a Maccoa Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Maccoa Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code macduc1, 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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