Extraordinary size and survival of American black duck, Anas rubripes, broods
January 1, 2004
Two female American black duck, Anas rubripes, were initially observed during June 1982 with 20 Class Ib or 18-22 Class Ia-b ducklings in two wetlands in Hancock County, Cherryfield, Maine. Fifteen of 20 ducklings (75%) in one brood and 16 of 18-22 ducklings (72-89%) in the other brood survived to fledge. These large broods probably resulted from post-hatch brood amalgamation.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Title | Extraordinary size and survival of American black duck, Anas rubripes, broods |
| DOI | 10.22621/cfn.v118i1.897 |
| Authors | J. R. Longcore, D.G. McAuley |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Index ID | 5224408 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |