Madagaskarente im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich

Meller's duck

Anas melleri

Meller's duck is endemic to Madagascar – it is found nowhere else in the world apart from this island.

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Red List
Endangered
Breeding programme

Meller's duck (also known as the Madagascar mallard) is easily confused with the female mallard native to our region. The best distinguishing feature is Meller's duck’s grey beak, in contrast to the mallard’s orange-yellowish beak. Another difference from mallards is that the male and female Meller's ducks look the same. 

In Madagascar, the species is endangered, particularly due to habitat loss and hunting.

Taxonomy

Anatidae, Anas (31 species)

Habitat

woodland with slow-flowing rivers or lakes up to 2,000 metres above sea level

Migratory behaviour

sedentary

Social structure

in pairs; outside the breeding season, in small groups; active both day and night

Taxonomy

Anatidae, Anas (31 species)

Habitat

woodland with slow-flowing rivers or lakes up to 2,000 metres above sea level

Migratory behaviour

sedentary

Social structure

in pairs; outside the breeding season, in small groups; active both day and night

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