Bronze-winged Duck
Speculanas specularis
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The bronze-winged duck (Speculanas specularis) also known as the spectacled duck, is a dabbling duck and the sole member of its genus Speculanas. It is often placed in Anas with most other dabbling ducks, but its closest relative is either the crested duck or the Brazilian duck, which likewise form monotypic genera. Together they belong to a South American lineage which diverged early from the other dabbling ducks and may include the steamer ducks.
Named after the "bronze" speculum this species is also known as "pato perro" or "dog-duck" after the harsh barking call of the female.
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Range and habitat
Breeds mainly forested regions of southern Chile and Argentina; some winter northward to central Chile and Argentina, or to non-freezing waterbodies at low elevations.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bronze-winged duck
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
