What does the African Black Duck eat?
Anas sparsa
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Diet overview
Omnivore, primarily aquatic invertebrates, small fish, tadpoles, and some plant material
How it forages
Forages by dabbling, up-ending, and diving in shallow water. It primarily feeds on aquatic invertebrates (insect larvae, crustaceans), small fish, tadpoles, and occasionally seeds and other plant material. It is an opportunistic feeder.
When it feeds
Primarily diurnal, but may feed at night, especially during bright moonlight.
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