Masked Duck (Nomonyx dominicus)

Masked Duck, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The masked duck (Nomonyx dominicus) is a tiny stiff-tailed duck ranging through the tropical Americas.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Masked Duck being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Oxyura vittata
Thalassornis leuconotus
Oxyura maccoa

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Nomonyx
Species: Nomonyx dominicus

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