Black-headed Duck
Heteronetta atricapilla
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The black-headed duck (Heteronetta atricapilla) is a South American duck in subfamily Oxyurinae of family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowlands of central Chile to Paraguay and southward to central Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-headed 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.
