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Home > Our animal species > Birds > American black Duck American black Duck
Order : Anseriformes Family : Anatidae Diet : Omnivore, feeding on insect larvae, snails, shellfish, seeds, leaves and stems of aquatic plants. When available, it also eats fruit and cultivated grains. Reproduction : From the age of 1 year old, mating begins sometime in March. The female generally lays 6 to 12 eggs, at a rate of 1 per day, between mid-April and mid-June she incubates them for 28 to 29 days. The duckling's first flight takes place approximately 60 days later. Lifespan : Up to 20 years in the wild. Predators : Eggs and ducklings can be the prey of fox, skunks, raccoons, and certain birds like crows, seagulls and birds of prey. Status : Least concern.
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