Laysan Duck

Anas laysanensis Order: ANSERIFORMESFamily: Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

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Laysan Duck

Laysan Duck: Also called Laysan Teal and endemic to Laysan Island, is brown with patches of white feathers around eye, green-glossed head and neck with variable white feathers. Speculum may appear green, purple, or blue. Dark gray bill with variable black markings. Dull orange legs and feet.

● Song: "kwek-kwek-kwek"

● Foraging & Feeding:

● Breeding & nesting: Laysan Duck: Four to six pale buff to pale green eggs are laid in a shallow scrape lined with dead grass on the ground that is hidden in vegetation. Incubated by female for 28 days.

● Similar species: Laysan Duck: Not likely to be confused with any other species in its range.

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Direct

● Range & Habitat: Laysan Duck: Endemic to Laysan Island, they prefer land and mud flats but do spend time in shallow water. They were once near extinction but the population is now stable at roughly 600 birds. About 100 birds have been introduced to Midway Atoll in hopes of establishing a new colony.

^BreedingMonogamous

^PopulationEndangered

^MigrationNonmigratory

^Weight15.8 Ounces

Field Guide to Birds of North America

Laysan Duck

Laysan Duck

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