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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Pink-eared Duck Malacorhynchus membranaceus | |
Pink Eared Duck Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Ducks" Anatidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 45cm. Filter feeding duck. Call is a distinctive chirruping. |
| Typical Habitat : | Permanent open water and coastal sewage farms. Breeds on inland floodwaters. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except arid areas. Endemic, recorded only in Australia. |
| Migration : | Nomadic / resident / unknown if it breeds in local area. Flocks of up to 100 on Ross River Dam, seen mixed with Grey Teal at Blakey's Crossing. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. observations (3) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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