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    African Black Duck
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    African Black Duck

    Anas sparsa

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern
    Best park
    Kogelberg Nature Reserve

    Where to see African Black Duck

    The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 46 safari areas where it has been recorded.

    1. 1
      Kogelberg Nature Reserve

      Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa · Rare

      Lodges
    2. 2
      Koggelfontein workshops

      Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa · Rare

      Lodges
    3. 3
      Table Mountain National Park

      Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa · Rare

      Lodges
    4. 4
      Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area

      Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa · Rare

      Lodges
    5. 5
      Tygerberg Nature Reserve

      Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa · Rare

      Lodges

    Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.

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    African Black Duck facts

    Quick facts

    Mass0.0717 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    About the african black duck

    The African black duck is a species of duck of the genus Anas. It is genetically closest to the mallard group, but shows some peculiarities in its behavior and plumage; it is accordingly placed in the subgenus Melananas pending further research.

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