Labrador Duck
The Labrador Duck (Camptorhynchus labradorius) was a sea duck that was once found along the North American Atlantic coast. It was a unique and beautiful bird, with the male having a striking black and white plumage.
The Labrador Duck was the first bird species in North America to go extinct after 1500. Its extinction was rapid and mysterious, with the last confirmed sighting in 1878. The exact cause of its extinction is not known, but theories include overhunting, egg collecting, and a decline in its food source.
The Labrador Duck's rapid disappearance serves as a haunting reminder of the devastating impact of human activity and a testament to the fragility of some species.
Labrador Duck
Classification
Aves > Anseriformes > Anatidae > Camptorhynchus > C. labradorius
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
18 - 20 inches
(46 - 51 cm)
Average Weight
1.5 - 2 lbs
(0.7 - 0.9 kg)
Average Life Span
5 - 10 years
Gestation Period
28 - 30 days
Did You Know?
The Labrador Duck was a sea duck native to the North American Atlantic coast.
Sadly, the Labrador Duck is now extinct, with the last confirmed sighting in 1878.
It was one of the first bird species in North America to go extinct after the arrival of Europeans.
The exact cause of its extinction is not fully known, but overhunting and habitat loss are thought to be major factors.
Male Labrador Ducks had distinctive black and white plumage, while females were duller and grayish.
They primarily ate shellfish and small crustaceans.
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