RarityUncommon
Height39 cm
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"Male courtship displays include rhythmic tail-slapping movements audible up to a kilometer away."
Field Guide
Blue-billed Duck
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The Blue-billed Duck is a compact diving duck endemic to Australia. Known for its vibrant breeding colours, this shy species spends most of its life in deep freshwater wetlands, making it a rewarding sight for birdwatchers exploring secluded aquatic habitats.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Blue-billed Duck has been recorded.
- Lake Wallace🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 20 days ago
- Laratinga Wetlands🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 32 species · 78 sightings · seen 13 days ago
- Rowes Lagoon🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 15 days ago
- Bittern ReservoirVictoria
- Braeside ParkVictoria · 48 species · 84 sightings · seen 31 days ago
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