StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height50 cm
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"Despite being ducks, they rarely swim, preferring to graze on land like geese."
Field Guide
Plumed Whistling-Duck
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The Plumed Whistling Duck is a native Australian waterfowl known for its upright posture and elegant appearance. It has a long neck, pink bill and legs, and distinctive buff-coloured plumes edged in dark brown that extend from its flanks, making it easily recognizable.
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