American Comb Duck

Sarkidiornis sylvicola

RANGE South America including Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela

HABITAT Savanna woodlands with lagoons and wetlands

DIET Aquatic vegetation, seeds, fish and invertebrates

American comb ducks are most commonly seen alone or in small groups. They are diurnal (active during the day) and primarily sedentary. They will only move during the dry season based on water availability. Young are precocial, but will stay near the female until they learn to fly.

Although the population is considered stable, it faces threats from habitat loss and hunting.