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Burdekin Duck (Radjah Shellduck)

Tadorna radjah

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large white headed duck with a pink bill. Usually in small flocks, sometimes up to 200. Has distinctive black/brown ring around breast with black wings,

Habitat:

Spotted in Airlie Beach area.

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Comments (3)

Thanks Ali and Reza. They are a magnificent duck.

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PublishedApril 3, 2013

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