Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Garganey Anas querquedula | |
Bird Family : | "Ducks" Anatidae |
Description : | Rare to local area. Length 41cm. Call ia a distinctive harsh rattle. |
Typical Habitat : | Shallow swamps. |
Distribution : | Uncommon to northern and north western Australia. |
Migration : | Vagrant / non breeding in local area. Northern hemisphere migrant, which doesn't breed in Australia. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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