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LAYSAN DUCK (Anas laysanensis)

©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.











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PHOTOGRAPHS

Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge March 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge November 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge November 2017) - pic by Nigel Key
13/03/17 30/11/17 30/11/17
Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge July 2014) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2016) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge March 2017) - pic by Nigel Key
22/07/14 04/05/16 13/03/17
Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
25/05/13 26/07/13 26/07/13
Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge April2013) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
06/04/13 06/04/13 25/05/13
Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
06/04/13 06/04/13 06/04/13
Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge September 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
26/05/12 26/05/12 08/09/12
Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge August 2010) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Laysan Duck (WWT Slimbridge June 2011) - pic by Nigel Key
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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LOCATION

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


WWT Slimbridge Location - Laysan Duck
North America Zone - WWTSlimbridge
© 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
?? Zone (WWT Slimbridge)


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







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