Andean Duck
Oxyura ferruginea
About the Andean Duck
The Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea) is a duck from the Andes Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks. It was considered a subspecies of the ruddy duck. In fact, some taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific, including the American Ornithological Society.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Andean Duck?
The scientific name of the Andean Duck is Oxyura ferruginea.
How many Andean Duck sightings have been recorded?
2,744 observations of the Andean Duck have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,744
observations on iNaturalist
