Pacific Black Duck
NamePacific Black Duck
Common NamePacific Black Duck
Scientific NameAnas superciliosa
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)54
Weight (g)900
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is dark brown with paler feather edges, giving a scalloped appearance. The head is pale buff with two prominent dark brown stripes: one running through the eye and another below it. The bill is blue-grey, and a bright iridescent green speculum (wing patch) is visible on the secondary flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallFemales produce a loud, rapid 'quack-quack-quack' series, while males have a softer, less frequent 'rhab-rhab' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Indonesia, and many islands of the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Identifying Featurespale face with dark eye-stripes, dark brown body plumage, blue-grey bill, iridescent green speculum
Description
The Pacific Black Duck is a medium-sized dabbling duck characterized by its dark body plumage and distinctive pale head with prominent dark eye-stripes. It is commonly found in a wide range of wetland habitats, where it forages by dabbling for food.
