StatusNative
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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