Extraordinary size and survival of American black duck, Anas rubripes, broods

Canadian Field-Naturalist
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Abstract

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.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Extraordinary size and survival of American black duck, Anas rubripes, broods
Series title Canadian Field-Naturalist
DOI 10.22621/cfn.v118i1.897
Volume 118
Issue 1
Year Published 2004
Language English
Publisher PKP Publishing Services
Contributing office(s) Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Description 3 p.
First page 129
Last page 131
Country United States
State Maine
County Hancock County
Other Geospatial Cherryfield
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