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Blue-billed Duck
Oxyura-australis
-31.9291, 115.828
Field Notes
Description:
The Blue-billed Duck is a compact diving duck. The female has a brown bill with darker plumage than the male and each feather is barred with narrow bands of light brown. The upper tail is black and the chin and throat are speckled black. It is also known as Blue Bill, Stiff Tail, Spinetail and Little Musk Duck.
Habitat:
Lake Monger
Notes:
This species has a moderately small population and is therefore classed as Near Threatened. It faces a number of threats and the population may be smaller than currently estimated. If it is found that the population size is very small and declining, the species may qualify as threatened.
Reference Links:
Blue-billed Duck | BIRDS in BACKYARDS
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 8, 2014
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