Maccoa Duck
Oxyura maccoa
ENEndangered
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The Maccoa duck (Oxyura maccoa) is a stiff-tailed diving duck found across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Local in highlands of eastern and southern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Maccoa 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.
