Mexican Duck

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck (Anas diazi) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of North America.

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Regional checklists

Birds of Mexico Birds of the United States Birds of Arizona Birds of California Birds of Colorado Birds of Kansas Birds of Montana Birds of Nebraska Birds of New Mexico Birds of Nevada

By family

Ducks, Geese & Swans of Mexico Ducks, Geese & Swans of the United States Ducks, Geese & Swans of Arizona Ducks, Geese & Swans of California Ducks, Geese & Swans of Colorado Ducks, Geese & Swans of Kansas Ducks, Geese & Swans of Montana Ducks, Geese & Swans of Nebraska Ducks, Geese & Swans of New Mexico Ducks, Geese & Swans of Nevada

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The Mexican Duck (Anas diazi) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and North America. Adults weigh 843 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
Genus Anas
Species diazi

Where it lives

Southwestern USA to northern, central Mexico highlands

Quick facts

Weight: 843 g
Diet: Aquatic plant-eaters
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

Least Concern the park-pond classic

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Mexican Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.

Behaviour

A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.

Migration

The Mexican Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

The Mexican Duck (Anas diazi) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and North America. Its distribution covers NA, MA sw USA to n, c Mexico highlands.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 843 g, with a wing length of about 24.5 cm and a tail of around 8.5 cm.

Songs & calls

Mexican Duck — Flight call

Recorded by Manuel Grosselet Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mexican Duck?

The Mexican Duck is a large bird that weighs around 843 g.

Where does the Mexican Duck live?

The Mexican Duck is found across Central America & Caribbean and North America with a range covering NA, MA sw USA to n, c Mexico highlands, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Mexican Duck belong to?

The Mexican Duck (Anas diazi) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.

What does the Mexican Duck eat?

The Mexican Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.

Does the Mexican Duck migrate?

The Mexican Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

What sound does the Mexican Duck make?

1 real field recording of the Mexican Duck — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.