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Andean Duck

Oxyura ferruginea

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Anatidae

The Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea) is a bird species native to the Andean Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks. It was considered a subspecies of the ruddy duck. In fact, some taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific, including the American Ornithological Society.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 8,709