Labrador Duck
NameLabrador Duck
Common NameLabrador Duck
Scientific NameCamptorhynchus labradorius
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)850
Plumage DetailsMales displayed a distinctive white head with a prominent black cap extending from the crown to the nape, and a black collar around the lower neck. The back and underparts were black, contrasted by large white patches on the wings. The bill was black with an orange-yellow base. Females were duller, mostly grayish-brown.
Vocalization / CallLittle is known about their vocalizations, but they were likely similar to other sea ducks, possibly consisting of soft cooing or grunting sounds.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusextinct
Geographic RangeHistorically found along the Atlantic coast of North America, breeding from Labrador south to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and wintering south to the Chesapeake Bay.
Identifying FeaturesExtinct species, Male's striking black and white plumage, White head with black cap and collar, Large white wing patches, Spatulate bill shape
Description
The Labrador Duck was a medium-sized sea duck, notable for the male's striking black and white plumage. This extinct species inhabited the shallow coastal waters of eastern North America, feeding primarily on marine invertebrates.
