Maccoa Duck

Oxyura maccoa

A Maccoa Duck
probably a male in eclipse plumage, but it could be a hen
Photo courtesy of Clyde Robinson & Avian Empire

This is the only member of the Stiff-tail group found in tropical Africa. Its closest relative is probably the White-headed Duck.

Occurs on shallow lakes and marches with heavy vegetation, both emergent and fringe. They are nonmigratory and live mostly in pairs or family parties.

[Non-domestics]

or


back to Poultry Page

All text ©2017 FeatherSite unless otherwise credited; for graphics see note.

Direct questions and comments to Barry at FeatherSite -- questions and comments