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Laysan Duck
Anas laysanensis
Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 843 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species laysanensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 843 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Laysan Duck hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Laysan Duck is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Laysan I.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 843 g, with a wing length of about 19.9 cm and a tail of around 8.6 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Laysan Duck?
The Laysan Duck is a large bird that weighs around 843 g.
Where does the Laysan Duck live?
The Laysan Duck is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Laysan I, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Laysan Duck belong to?
The Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Laysan Duck eat?
The Laysan Duck hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Laysan Duck migrate?
The Laysan Duck is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Laysan Duck endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Laysan Duck make?
1 real field recording of the Laysan Duck — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Laysan Duck's range?
The Laysan Duck has a mapped global range of about 2 km².
Conservation
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