RarityCommon
Height60 cm
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"Males emit a musky odor during breeding season detectable at a distance."
Field Guide
Musk Duck
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The Musk Duck is a unique aquatic bird endemic to southern Australia. Known for its heavy body and low-floating posture, this stiff-tailed duck is often spotted in deep wetlands. Males are especially recognizable due to the large, leathery lobe beneath their bill, which becomes more pronounced during the breeding season.
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