American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Black is in the name, but its scientific name looks lower down: rubripes means 'red-footed.'
Anas is Latin for 'duck'; rubripes combines ruber, 'red,' and pes, 'foot.'
Anas rubripes
Black is in the name, but its scientific name looks lower down: rubripes means 'red-footed.'
Anas is Latin for 'duck'; rubripes combines ruber, 'red,' and pes, 'foot.'