Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Pacific Black Duck Anas superciliosa | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Pacific Black Duck/Mallard Hybrid Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
Bird Family : | "Ducks" Anatidae |
Description : | Common local species, Townsville's most common duck. Length 63cm. Nest in grass at the edge of water, lays up to 10 eggs in a softly feathered bowl. Eats worms and invertebrates. Call is harsh quacks and a strong laughing call. |
Typical Habitat : | Deep, permanent swamps, open water and wet paddocks. |
Distribution : | Australia wide. |
Migration : | Resident / nomad / breeding. Main breeding season, March to May and July to October. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (48) .. observations (170) .. habitats seen (4) .. |
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