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©Nigel Key Laysan Duck (Slimbridge November 2017)

The Laysan Duck, also known as the Laysan Teal, is a dabbling duck endemic to the Hawaii Islands. It is related to the Mallard and was named after Laysan Island by Lionel Rothschild in 1982.

By the 1920’s the Laysan Duck population had declined dramatically due to hunting and habitat loss because of the introduction of domestic rabbits. The rabbits were removed from Laysan Island and since then the population has grown and remained stable at around 500 ducks.

They remain Critically Endangered but are carefully monitored and Laysan Island is part of the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, with human access to the island strictly prohibited.

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Conservation Status


Size
410mm (16")

Appearance - Male
The male has Brown plumage with dark markings, a dark head and neck with Green iridescence and a White patch around the eye. The bill is Dark Green with variable blotching, the speculum is Purple/Green and the legs and feet are Orange.

Appearance - Female
Similar to the male.

Habitat
Shallow Lakes, Lagoons and the shore of the Hawaiian Islands, mainly Laysan Island.

Diet
Aquatic Plants and Insects, Seeds, Algae and small Crustaceans.

Breeding Time
April to August.

Nest
The nest is built on the ground in a well concealed location.

Eggs
Quantity: 4 to 6
Colour: Pale Green.

	13/03/17		30/11/17		30/11/17
	22/07/14		04/05/16		13/03/17
	25/05/13		26/07/13		26/07/13
	06/04/13		06/04/13		25/05/13
	06/04/13		06/04/13		06/04/13
	26/05/12		26/05/12		08/09/12
	22/08/10		25/03/11		04/06/11

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Related Links:-


Mallard - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Dabbling Ducks - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


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	Breeding Habitat - Laysan Island
	Hawaii, mainly Laysan Island.
	Winter Habitat or Migration Area
	Non-Migratory.

WWT Slimbridge Location - Laysan Duck

© Nigel Key North America Zone (WWT Slimbridge April 2013)

The Laysan Duck can be found in the North America Zone, along with the following wildfowl:-

American Black Duck

American Wigeon

American Wood Duck

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bufflehead

Canada Goose

Canvasback

Hooded Merganser

Lesser Scaup

Ring-Necked Duck

Trumpeter Swan

Whistling Swan

WWT Slimbridge Wildfowl (Listed Alphabetically)

A-B  | C-F  | G-L  | M-R  | S-Z

Wildfowl G to L
Gadwall
Garganey
Goldeneye
Greater Flamingo
Greater Scaup
Grey-Crowned Crane
Greylag Goose
Hardhead
Hawaiian Goose
Hooded Merganser
James's Flamingo
Laysan Duck
Lesser Flamingo
Lesser Scaup
Lesser Whistling Duck
Lesser White-Fronted Goose