Black duck

The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large duck. It is the heaviest species in the genus Anas, weighing 720–1,640 g (1.59–3.62 lb) on average and measuring 54–59 cm (21–23 in) in length with an 88–95 cm (35–37 in) wingspan. It is native to eastern North America. During the breeding season, it is usually found in coastal and freshwater wetlands from Saskatchewan] to the Atlantic in Canada and the Great Lakes and the Adirondacks in the United States. It is a partially migratory species, mostly wintering in the east-central United States, especially in coastal areas.