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African Black Duck 

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Alternate name
Anas sparsa Scientific name 
Anseriformes Order
Anatidae Family   
51-57cm              Length
Mainly rivers, streams and creeks. Habitat
5-9 cream or buff eggs incubated in 28-32 days female. Clutch   
chironomid larvae, (bloodworm) other larva, vegetation, small fish, crabs. Food    Diet
Territorial usually seen in pairs, Habits
429 World No

Least Concern          

Status

view photos Photo December 16, 2005 by MBoy68 all rights reserved

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Call  (Anas sparsa) Louis A. Hansen XC29204 24-03-2007, Tanzania

African Black Duck

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