Andean Blue-billed Duck

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:airlines strong fliers
gptkbp:averageLifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:behavior diving duck
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
builds nests near water
Andean_wetlands
gptkbp:colors brown and gray plumage
more subdued colors
bright blue bill
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Andean_Blue-billed_Duck
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat protection
gptkbp:diet aquatic plants
gptkbp:distribution Andes region of South America
gptkbp:eggColor pale blue
about 5 cm long
gptkbp:family Anatidae
gptkbp:fauna Oxyura ferruginea
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod about 50 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior dabbling
forages in shallow waters
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Oxyura
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
prefers shallow lakes and marshes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Andean Blue-billed Duck
gptkbp:incubationPeriod about 28 days
gptkbp:launchDate variable based on conditions
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory
gptkbp:nesting ground nests
grasses and reeds
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:relatedPatent Blue-winged Teal
gptkbp:reproduction lay 5-10 eggs
gptkbp:scientificName Oxyura ferruginea
gptkbp:size medium-sized duck
gptkbp:socialResponsibility often seen alone or in pairs
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:territory males are territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization quacking sounds
gptkbp:wildlife Least Concern
gptkbp:wingspan blue bill