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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Hardhead , White-eyed Duck. Aythya australis | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Ducks" Anatidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 50cm. Diving duck, rarely dabbles with tail in the air. Swims in flocks, social duck. Call is a nasal ' mow '. |
| Typical Habitat : | Deep, vegetated swamps and other large open water. |
| Distribution : | Common australia wide. |
| Migration : | Resident / nomadic / unknown if it breeds in local area. Main breeding season, October to May. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (18) .. observations (29) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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