Andean Duck

The Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea) 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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Andean 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 maccoa
• Oxyura vittata
• Oxyura australis
• Oxyura leucocephala
• Heteronetta atricapilla

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Oxyura

Species

Oxyura ferruginea

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