Brooklyn Bird Watch: August 11
American Black Duck. Scientific Name: Anas rubripes
Today, Brooklyn Bird Watch features a Heather Wolf photo of a family of American Black Ducks seen in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The American Black Duck looks very similar to the female Mallard, in fact, these ducks often flock unnoticed with Mallards. Learning some of the details that make up the historical interaction between these two duck species is fascinating.