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Philippine Duck

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Anas luzonica
Photo by Romy Ocon Photo taken: Candaba Swamp, Pampanga, Philippines
Photo by Romy Ocon
Photo taken: Candaba Swamp, Pampanga, Philippines


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[edit] Identification

Top of the head black, black eye line, yellow face, pale grey body, light breast, blue bill, brown feet and legs.

[edit] Distribution

Philippines

[edit] Taxonomy

The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is a dabbling duck of the genus Anas.

[edit] Habitat

Lakes, reservoirs, marshes, swamps, mangroves, streams, rivers, estuaries, tidal creeks, mudflats, salt pans, small freshwater ponds, brackish fishponds, and the open sea.

[edit] Behaviour

They feed by dabbling. Diet includes fish, shells, seed, plants.

The breeding season begins in May; a clutch of 8 to 10 eggs is laid, incubation lasts for 26 to 28 days.

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