American Black Duck was added to the Review List on 17 Apr 2010. American Black Duck identification in Louisiana is clouded by the possibility of American Black Duck X Mallard hybrids, as well as similarity to Mottled Duck. For more information, see LBRC Annual Report 2011.The following information refers to LBRC-accepted records only.
Number of LBRC-accepted American Black Duck records for Louisiana = 0 as of 25th Report of the LBRC (2022)
Two (male and female shot by duck hunters; 2001-96) on 7, 13 January 2001, Vermilion: Freshwater Marsh just N of eastern shore of White Lake, at the end of the "Phillips' Canal". Many Members believed that the �male� could be an American Black Duck, but the photos did not adequately show the throat, crown, or speculum. Additionally, the speculum appeared too greenishblue instead of purplish, and had a white trailing edge that should be lacking on most pure American Black Ducks. Because the photos are of the mount (painted as an American Black Duck), true soft part coloration and especially that of the male�s bill is not known. Although we do not dispute the reporter�s account of these colors at death, photos of the freshly killed birds would have helped support this record. All Members agreed that the photos of the purported female were inadequate to eliminate a Mottled Duck.