Other Scientific Names
Anas specularis [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Anas specularis [Stotz et al. (1996)], Anas specularis [Collar et al. (1994)], Anas specularis [BirdLife International (2000)], Anas specularis [BirdLife International (2004)]
Other Names (World)
Spectacled Duck, Bronze-winged Duck
Southern Chile and west-central Argentina to Tierra del Fuego.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010).
Status NT
Predation by Mustela vison, increased pressure from tourism, and salmon farming and trout stocking on Chilean rivers are the main potential threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Seeds, leaves and stems of aquatic plants, variable amounts of aquatic invertebrates.
Bronze-winged Duck (Speculanas) [XC115890]
by id from PN Torres del Paine, XII Region, Chile (call)
Bronze-winged Duck (Speculanas) [XC92060]
by Andrew Spencer from Lago Colbun, VII Region, Chile (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Chiloe Wigeon (Mareca sibilatrix) which has an obvious green sheen on head and rusty flanks, and the upperparts are broadly fringed white and has an obvious white wing patch.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet