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Pacific Black Duck

Anas superciliosa

Description:

Approximately 60cm in size, scalloped pattern to feathers all over in shades of brown, edged with white, white face stripes from beak to nape, black/dark brown cap & eye stripe, deep chestnut eyes, webbed feet, flat & specifically shaped beak for sifting mud and water borne sediments.

Habitat:

Found throughout much of Australia and is nomadic. This one in town park lands on creek bank.

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kdpicturemaker
kdpicturemaker 10 years ago

Extra photo added.

kdpicturemaker
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kdpicturemaker

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Feb 8, 2014
Submitted on Feb 9, 2014

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