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Pacific black duck
Anas superciliosa
-42.5986, 147.248
Field Notes
Description:
Has a dark body, and a paler head with a dark crown and facial stripes. In flight, it shows a green speculum and pale underwing. All plumages are similar. The size range is 54–61 cm; males tend to be larger than females
Habitat:
Man-made pond.
Notes:
This female stopped by our place three years in a row. She hung out with our Muscovy ducks for about a week, feeding with them, until it was time for her to move on.
Reference Links:
Pacific Black Duck
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 2, 2011
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