Pacific Black Duck
Anas superciliosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anas-superciliosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.2 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A large brown dabbling duck with a distinctive bold head pattern: dark crown, buff cheeks with two dark stripes, and a green speculum. The Mallard equivalent in Australasia. Widespread and common in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and Pacific islands. Very tolerant of human presence.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 50,2 cm | 19.8 in |
| Gewicht | 1000,5 g | 35.29 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brownish-black body with pale buff feather edges giving scaly appearance. Bold pale buff supercilium and dark eye-stripe and crown stripe on paler face. Iridescent green speculum. Gray bill; orange legs. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater and brackish wetlands across Australasia and the Pacific Islands, from freshwater lakes and rivers to coastal estuaries, mangroves, and irrigated agricultural areas. Highly adaptable to human-modified landscapes.
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 52-66 days.
Gelegegröße
3-15
Lautgebung
Gesang
Female gives a loud, emphatic quacking series; male utters a soft quip note. Common call is a loud, repeated quack; alarm is an insistent, rattling quacking burst.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Arten | Anas superciliosa |
Distribution
Pacific Black Duck has been recorded in 4 countries.
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