About the Mexican Duck
The Mexican duck is a species of dabbling duck that breeds in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas diazi |
| Species Codes | mexduc, MEDU, MODU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Duck belong to?
The Mexican Duck (Anas diazi) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Mexican Duck?
The Mexican duck is a species of dabbling duck that breeds in Mexico and the southwestern United States....
Where can I report a Mexican Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexduc, 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
174
Species in Family
14,841
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