Maccoa Duck Facts
Oxyura maccoa
The Maccoa duck (Oxyura maccoa) is a stiff-tailed diving duck found across Eastern and Southern Africa.
- Diet
- The Maccoa duck is an omnivore whose diet consists primarily of aquatic invertebrates and plants.
Maccoa Duck Facts at a Glance
The Maccoa duck (Oxyura maccoa) is a stiff-tailed diving duck found across Eastern and Southern Africa.
It belongs to the family Anatidae in the order Anseriformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Maccoa Ducks Eat?
Maccoa Ducks have a herbivore diet that includes The Maccoa duck is an omnivore whose diet consists primarily of aquatic invertebrates and plants.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Maccoa Duck Conservation Status
Maccoa Duck is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Weight
- 674 g
Fun facts
- Chicks are born with dark legs, feet, and bills, a white face, and are covered in grey-brown down.
- In addition to this egg dumping, female Maccoas have also been observed abandoning their young both before and during incubation periods.
- These males do not provide any help with nest building or parental care.
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