Andean Duck

Oxyura ferruginea

The Andean duck is a bird species native to the Andean Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks. It was considered a subspecies of the ruddy duck. In fact, some taxonomic authorities still consider it conspecific, including the American Ornithological Society.

Scientific name

Oxyura ferruginea

Family

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl

IUCN status

LC