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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
16/05/2024 02:23:48 PM
Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
VU
Philippine Duck*
Id (Atlas):
Anas luzonica
Description (10 )
Philippine Duck
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Other Names (World)
Philippine Duck, Philippine Mallard
Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)
Size
48 - 58 cm
First Described (Guide )
Fraser, 1839
Habitat
Lowland lakes, mangrove-line estuaries and marshes.
Philippines (B).
Vagrant to Japan, Taiwan (China).
Luzon, Masbate, Mindoro and Mindanao Is (Philippine Is). Accidental to Taiwan and southern Japan.
 
Population
Estimated population is 5,000 - 10,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to aquaculture and fish ponds, hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
Food
Fish, shrimps, insects, rice and young vegetation.
Voice
Typical quacks.
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (2)... )
Listen to XC403726
Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica ) [XC403726 ]
by David Edwards from Romblon, Romblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines (call, feeding calls)
Listen to XC321144
Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica ) [XC321144 ]
by Ross Gallardy from Bislig Airport, Philippines (call)
Subspecies
Forms superspecies with Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha ) and Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa ).
No subspecies.
References
See References .
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Philippine Duck see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
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