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Pacific Black Duck
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
PACIFIC BLACK DUCK:
Anas superciliosa
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This is
probably the most familiar and common of all native ducks to Australians.
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The Pacific
Black also has the distinction of being the most heavily hunted duck in
Australia.
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It is closely
related to the introduced Mallard and is often found to breed with it,
producing a hybrid.
Identifying characteristics:
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It is
pleasant chocolate brown, with a paler head and a distinctive dark brown
stripe through the eye and a dark cap.
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The
speculum, obvious in flight, is a pretty purple green.
Call:
Habitat/Distribution:
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Pacific Black Duck Photos
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