American Black Duck Similar Species Comparison

Male

Dark brown body contrasting with a pale brown head and yellow bill.

Female

Dark brown body contrasting with a pale brown head and dull olive bill.

Male

Female

In flight shows dark bluish-purple secondaries bordered by black.

Male

In flight shows contrasting white underwings.

Males and female with Mallards

Male

Female

Female

Male and female

The female has a darker and duller bill than the male, but is otherwise quite similar.

Male (hybrid with Mallard)

Males and females

Female and chick

Male and female (with Mallard)

Often flocks with other ducks, especially Mallards.

Flock (with Mallard)