Bronze-winged Duck

The Bronze-winged Duck , also known as the Spectacled Duck, is a dabbling duck and the sole member of its genus Speculanas. It is often placed in Anas with most other dabbling ducks, but its closest relative is either the Crested Duck or the Brazilian Duck, which likewise form monotypic genera. Together they belong to a South American lineage which diverged early from the other dabbling ducks and may include the steamer ducks.

The Bronze-winged Duck is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Bronze-winged Duck lives among forested rivers and fast-flowing streams on the lower slopes of the South American Andes, in central and southern Chile and adjacent parts of Argentina. The sexes are alike. References - * Johnson, Kevin P. & Sorenson, Michael D. (1999): Phylogeny and biogeography of dabbling ducks (genus Anas): a comparison of molecular and morphological evidence. Auk 116(3): 792–805. More

The Bronze-winged Duck lives among forested rivers and fast-flowing streams on the lower slopes of the South American Andes, in central and southern Chile and adjacent parts of Argentina. Description Named after the "bronze" speculum (= distinctive wing patch) , this species is also known as "pato perro" or "dog-duck" after the harsh barking call of the female. Sexes are alike. More

The Bronze-winged Duck (Anas specularis) is a dabbling duck of the genus Anas which is named after the "bronze" speculum it sports. It is also known as "pato perro" or "dog-duck" after the harsh barking call of the female. The bronzewing lives among forested rivers and fast-flowing streams on the lower slopes of the South American Andes, in Central Chile and Argentina. More

* Bronze-winged Duck, dabbling duck of the genus Anas * Bronze-winged Jacana, the only member of the genus Metopidius Disambig gray.svg This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More

Bronze-Winged Duck (Anas specularis) mounted pair in standing scene by wildlife artist Frank Newmyer of Michigan. Eight-time World Champion bird taxidermist and wildlife designer Frank Newmyer of Michigan virtually invented the genre of artistic waterfowl mounts in elegant habitat cases. We are pleased to offer this gallery of bird specimens from around the world. Many of these mounted specimens are also available for legal purchase through Wildlife Designer in accordance with US Federal laws. Click here for purchasing information. More