Scientific Name: Anas americana

Residency: Winters in southwestern corner of Arizona.

Diet: Eats aquatic plants and insects.

Predators: Common predators on the young and adults: California Gull, Northern Harrier, red fox, and badger. Common egg predators: California Gull, American Crow, striped skunk, Franklin?s ground squirrel, red fox, and short-tailed weasel.

Nesting: The nest is placed far from water, beneath trees or concealed in shrubs. Lays 6-12 white eggs per clutch (one brood per year).

Nesting Records:

Notes: This species associates in small flocks. During courtships, males will give whistling calls and lift their wings almost vertically above their backs.

Photo: Photo at right was taken at the Watt Preserve on January 2, 2007. For more photos, click on camera icon.

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