It is the heaviest species in the genus Anas, weighing 720–1,640 g (1.6–3.6 lb) on average and measuring 54–59 cm (21–23 in) in length with an 88–95 cm (35–37 in) wingspan. It somewhat …

They feed mainly on water plants, which they obtain by tipping-up in shallows—uncommonly by diving (with opened wings); they often forage near the shore for seeds and…

The IDF announced it killed Hamas Nukhba commander Anas Hamed in a targeted Gaza airstrike, saying he raided Israel during the Oct. 7 Nova massacre.

One of the most widespread ducks in the world, it is often domesticated and crossed with other tame duck species. It is usually found in or near water from flooded fields, marshes, and lakes to backyard …

Normally found in eastern North America, American Black Ducks occasionally show up on the West Coast, Europe, and even Asia. Some of these birds may be escaped pets, but others are known to …

Apr 22, 2025 · Here, we assembled eight chromosome-level Anas genomes, combined with the Pekin duck genome, to investigate Anas evolution and domestication. We found that, compared to …

Learn about Anas sp.: explore photos, sounds, and observations collected by birders around the world.

Anas rubripes breeds from Manitoba southeast to Minnesota, east through Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and in the forested portions of eastern Canada to …

Oct 17, 2025 · Phylogenetic relationships based on two mitochondrial genes and hybridization patterns in Anatidae. Journal of Zoology 279: 310–318. For more multimedia, look at Anas on Wikimedia …

Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1758). Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Editio decima, reformata [10th …