Andean Duck
- Body Mass
- 608.2 g
- Diet
- Aquatic prey
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 159).
Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 119).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Oxyura ferruginea ferruginea
sw Colombia to Tierra del Fuego
- Oxyura ferruginea andina
nc, wc Colombia
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Oxyura ferruginea
Which family does it belong to?
Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)
Where is it found?
South America: Colombia to Southern Cone
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Mariano Ordoñez · Not recorded
