Table Of Contents
- Description
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Behavior
During the fall and winter, Black Ducks are highly gregarious and may occur in flocks numbering in the thousands of birds. However, as pair formation begins about the end of September, paired birds begin to break away from the unpaired segment of the population and flock sizes gradually diminish. Pair-forming behavior occurs over a several-month period that probably peaks in midwinter, and by April nearly all the females will have formed pair bonds (Longcore, et al 1998).
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