Freckled Duck
Stictonetta naevosa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="stictonetta-naevosa"></birdfyi-bird>The Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.5 cm and a weight of 888.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 46.5 cm | 18.3 in |
| 体重 | 888.25 g | 31.33 oz |
识别
羽毛
Dark grayish-brown plumage densely freckled with pale spots and streaks throughout. Head large and rounded with peaked crown. Bill gray-blue with red patch at base in breeding males. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Dense inland freshwater swamps, tea-tree bogs, and reedy lakes across southern and inland Australia. Highly nomadic; follows ephemeral inland flooding. Key breeding sites in Murray-Darling Basin swamps.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 26-31 days. Fledging: 49-63 days.
产卵数
5-10
声音
鸣唱
Soft, nasal 'quacking' and grunting sounds. Considered a quieter, more secretive duck than most. Males give a soft wheeze; females give low quacks. Not vocal by duck standards.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Stictonetta |
| 物种 | Stictonetta naevosa |
Distribution
Freckled Duck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family