African Black Duck

Anas sparsa Eyton, 1838

Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans

African Black Duck, Anas sparsa, belongs to the duck family Anatidae in the order Anseriformes. It breeds across Africa and is widespread there. The bird is mainly associated with eastern and southern sub-Saharan Africa, with additional populations in western equatorial Africa, including southeast Nigeria, Cameroon and Gabon. It is a shy, territorial duck that is usually seen in pairs or small flocks. Other names include black river duck, West African black duck and Ethiopian black duck.

Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans
Breeding range
Africa: widespread
African Black Duck
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African Black Duck
African Black Duck

Tours where you can spot this bird

3 tours in Uganda 2, Kenya 1

15-Day Uganda Birding Tour 2027
15-Day Uganda Birding Tour 2027
Uganda / Entebbe Group tour 15 days

A 15-day Uganda birding circuit from Entebbe through Mabamba Swamp, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Semliki for Sh...

From USD 4,685
13-Day Uganda Birding, Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari
13-Day Uganda Birding, Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari
Uganda / Entebbe Private tour 13 days

Thirteen private days connect Mabamba and Lake Mburo with Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls for birds, primates and wildli...

 16 Days Central, Northern and Western Kenya Birding
16 Days Central, Northern and Western Kenya Birding
Kenya / Nairobi Private tour 16 days

Kenya birding route through Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo, Kakamega, Kisumu, Masai Mara, Naivasha and Kinangop....

From USD 3,767