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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Amsterdam Duck* |
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Anas marecula |
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Description (4)
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Amsterdam Duck
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Other Names (World)
Amsterdam Duck, Amsterdam Wigeon, Amsterdam Island Wigeon
Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)
First Described (Guide)
Olson & Jouventin, 1996
Habitat
Probably small freshwater pools and lakes.
French Southern Territories (E) (B).
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Amsterdam Island (French Southern Territories).
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Status EX
Known only from bones, it is thought to have become extinct sometime after 1793. Extinction was probably due to hunting by whalers stopping off on the island.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Flightless.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Amsterdam Duck see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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