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Philippine Duck

Anas luzonica

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
47,4 cm
Berat
850,1666666666666 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

A cinnamon-buff head and neck, cut by a dark crown and eye-stripe, set the Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) apart from every other duck in its range. The body is greyish-brown with a darker back, the speculum iridescent green, the bill blue-grey and the legs orange; sexes are alike. The species is endemic to the Philippine archipelago, using freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, mangroves and rice paddies, mostly in lowland and foothill country below 2,500 m. Clutches run from seven to sixteen eggs. Hunting and the conversion of wetlands have driven a sustained decline, and the IUCN Red List classifies the species as Vulnerable. Recorded birds average about 850 g.

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A medium-sized duck with a distinctive rufous head and neck, grey-brown body, and blue-green speculum. Endemic to the Philippines. Listed as Vulnerable; threatened by hunting and wetland degradation. Found in a range of lowland freshwater habitats across the Philippines.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 47,4 cm 18.7 in
Berat 850,1666666666666 g 29.99 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Cinnamon-buff head and neck; dark brown-black crown and eye stripe conspicuous. Body grayish-brown with darker back. Iridescent green speculum. Blue-gray bill; orange legs. Sexes similar. Philippine endemic.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, mangroves, and rice paddies across the Philippine archipelago. Primarily in lowland and foothill areas below 2,500 m. Threatened by hunting and wetland conversion.

Rentang Geografis

Found from Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa through the Middle East to South Asia. Largely sedentary in freshwater habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Dives for fish in fast Andean rivers; strong swimmer; serrated bill grips slippery prey; diet dominated by fish.

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 56 days.

Ukuran Sarang

7-16

Suara

Kicauan

Female gives a loud, descending quacking series; male produces a soft, nasal note. Strong quacking calls echo across Philippine wetlands; alarm is a rapid, emphatic quacking burst.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anas
Spesies Anas luzonica

Distribution

Philippine Duck has been recorded in 6 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Philippine Duck eat?
Dives for fish in fast Andean rivers; strong swimmer; serrated bill grips slippery prey; diet dominated by fish.
Where does the Philippine Duck live?
Freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, mangroves, and rice paddies across the Philippine archipelago. Primarily in lowland and foothill areas below 2,500 m. Threatened by hunting and wetland conversion.
Is the Philippine Duck endangered?
The Philippine Duck has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Philippine Duck nest?
Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 56 days.
What does the Philippine Duck sound like?
Female gives a loud, descending quacking series; male produces a soft, nasal note. Strong quacking calls echo across Philippine wetlands; alarm is a rapid, emphatic quacking burst.
How big is the Philippine Duck?
The Philippine Duck has a wingspan of 47.4 cm, weight of 850.1666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Philippine Duck belong to?
The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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