Philippine Duck
NamePhilippine Duck
Common NamePhilippine Duck
Scientific NameAnas luzonica
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)53
Weight (g)850
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are a striking rufous-cinnamon color, contrasted by a dark brown crown and a prominent dark stripe extending from the bill through the eye. The body plumage is predominantly mottled brown, with darker upperparts and paler underparts. The bill is bluish-grey with a black tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of typical duck quacks, often described as a series of soft, nasal quacks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found throughout the archipelago in various wetland habitats.
Identifying Featuresrufous-cinnamon head, dark crown, dark eye stripe, bluish-grey bill with black tip, mottled brown body plumage
Description
The Philippine Duck is a medium-sized dabbling duck endemic to the Philippines, known for its distinctive head markings. It typically forages in shallow freshwater and brackish habitats, feeding by dabbling.
