Black-headed Duck

Black-headed DuckThe Black-headed Duck lives in wetlands and lakes of southern South America. It has an unusual breeding strategy: it lays its eggs in the nests of other waterbirds rather than building its own nest.What does it look like?The head, back, and wings are black, while the breast and underside are blackish brown. Females are larger than males, and juveniles have a pale line above the eye.How does it live?The Black-headed Duck lives in wetlands and lakes of southern South America. It has an unusual breeding strategy: it lays its eggs in the nests of other waterbirds rather than building its own nest.It does not build a nest or incubate its eggs, instead laying them in the nests of other waterbirds. Its chicks can walk and feed for themselves within hours of hatching.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.