StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height52 cm
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"The name “Hardhead” comes from early taxidermists who found their heads difficult to process, not from any physical toughness."
Field Guide
Hardhead
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The Hardhead (Aythya australis), also known as the White-eyed Duck, is Australia’s only true diving duck. This chocolate-brown waterbird is easily recognised by its white wing panels and rump, which are highly visible in flight. Hardheads are more often seen floating low in the water, rarely venturing onto land.
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