Saturday 10 October 2020

PACIFIC BLACK DUCKS

The Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa) 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 grey 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.

This post is part of the  Saturday Critters meme.


5 comments:

  1. Hello,
    Pretty ducks, I like the pop of green! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care and Enjoy your day! Happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving my a comment.

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  2. oh they are so pretty!! i have never seen that shade of green on any ducks...

    they have such pretty faces as well!!

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  3. pretty ducks, the green glowing spot is unique!

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  4. I love that little splash of green colour on their feathers. Beautiful photo!

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