Pacific Black Duck
Anas superciliosa
Size: Birds Size: 47-60 cm
Family: Anatidae (Ducks and allies, 20 species in Australia).
Distribution: Most of Australia
Status: Abundant
Habitat: Usually deep, permanent, heavily vegetated swamps, also any waters, lakes
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
About the Pacific Black Duck
A very common water bird.
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Photo: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains NSW.
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Photo: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains NSW.
Photo: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains NSW.
Photo: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains NSW.
See Also
Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods
Return to Australian Birds
