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A photo of a Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa)
Pacific Black Duck

Pacific Black Duck

Anas superciliosa

The Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa), commonly known as the PBD, is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the gray duck in New Zealand, where it is also known by its Maori name, pārera. This sociable duck is found in a variety of wetland habitats, and its nesting habits are much like those of the mallard, which is encroaching on its range in New Zealand. It feeds by upending, like other Anas ducks. It has a dark body, and a paler head with a dark crown and facial stripes. In flight, it shows a green speculum and pale underwing. All plumages are similar. The size range is 54–61 cm; males tend to be larger than females, and some island forms are smaller and darker than the main populations. It is not resident on the Marianas islands, but sometimes occurs there during migration.
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Angus Hamilton
Monday 29 May 2023 - 4:06am
Australia
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Nick Newbz
Saturday 20 May 2023 - 1:58am
Australia
A photo of a Pacific Black Duck photographed in Ulmara Memorial Park Australia
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Jacob Fischer
Saturday 13 May 2023 - 4:09am
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Angus Hamilton
Tuesday 09 May 2023 - 2:29am
Australia
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