Andean Ruddy Duck

Where to see

Andean Ruddy Duck

Oxyura ferruginea

Cajas National Park leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting an Andean Ruddy Duck during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Cajas National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
60–70%
2 Lauca National Park 🇨🇱 Chile
30–40%
3 Torres del Paine National Park 🇨🇱 Chile
10–20%
4 Huascarán National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see an Andean Ruddy Duck?

Cajas National Park (Ecuador) — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Andean Ruddy Duck sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.

Where else can I see an Andean Ruddy Duck?

Lauca National Park (about 30%), Torres del Paine National Park (about 18%), Huascarán National Park (about 16%) are the next best options.