RarityCommon
Height55 cm
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"Pacific Black Ducks can travel hundreds of kilometers to find temporary water bodies after rainfall."
Field Guide
Pacific Black Duck
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The Pacific Black Duck is one of Australia's most common and adaptable waterbirds, found in habitats ranging from city parks to remote wetlands. Recognizable by its cream-striped face and dark mottled plumage, this native species is a familiar sight across the continent.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Pacific Black Duck has been recorded.
- Carlton Gardens🔥 ActiveVictoria · 11 species · 19 sightings · seen 21 days ago
- Mill Dam Reserve🔥 ActiveTasmania · 1 species · seen 25 days ago
- Richmond Bridge Park🔥 ActiveTasmania · 10 species · seen 24 days ago
- Elder Drive ReserveSouth Australia
- Glenbrook LagoonNew South Wales · 21 species · 23 sightings · seen 65 days ago
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