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Philippine Duck
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Scientific name:
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Anas
luzonica |
| Habitat
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Freshwater marshes, shallow lakes, ricefields and sometimes
bays. |
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Birdwatch note : |
Dark
brown crown and line through eye with fairly uniform greyish
brown body. Often flocks with other surface-feeding ducks.
The only endemic duck in the Philippines. In 2004 alone, 1000+
recorded in Subic Bay, Zambales and Malasi Lakes, Isabela.
Up to 300 birds recorded in Caylabne Bay, Cavite. |
| Photo
credit : |
Ivor Lee,
www.shutterbirds.com |
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