Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica)

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.

Range (Guide)

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)...)

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) [XC35245]
by id from Candaba Marshes, Luzon, Philippines (call)

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) [XC403726]
by David Edwards from Romblon, Romblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines (call, feeding calls)

Subspecies
Forms superspecies with Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) and Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa).

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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