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Pacific Black Duck

Anas superciliosa

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
50,2 cm
Масса
1000,5 g
Семейство
Anatidae
Отряд
Anseriformes

The Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). 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
Размах крыльев 50,2 cm 19.8 in
Масса 1000,5 g 35.29 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

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.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 52-66 days.

Размер кладки

3-15

Звук

Пение

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.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Семейство Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Anas
Виды Anas superciliosa

Distribution

Pacific Black Duck has been recorded in 4 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Where does the Pacific Black Duck live?
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.
Is the Pacific Black Duck endangered?
The Pacific Black Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pacific Black Duck nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 52-66 days.
What does the Pacific Black Duck sound like?
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.
How big is the Pacific Black Duck?
The Pacific Black Duck has a wingspan of 50.2 cm, weight of 1000.5 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Black Duck belong to?
The Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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