Meller's Duck Anas melleri

Meller's Duck
Meller's Duck
Meller's Duck is native to swampy forests of eastern Madagascar. It is one of the world's most endangered duck species due to continued hunting, deforestation and degradation of water quality.
Meller's Duck
Meller's Duck
Meller's Duck
Both male and female look similar to a very dark female mallard but with white-bordered green "speculum" and a teal blue-green beak.
Meller's Duck
Meller's Duck
Meller's Duck
A small population introduced in Mauritius is also near extinction.