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WetlandCavity nestLarge · 373 g
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The pink-eared duck has a large spatulate bill like the Australasian shoveler, but is smaller at 38–40 cm length. Its brown back and crown, black and white barred sides and black eye patches on its otherwise white face make this bird unmistakable. Juveniles are slightly duller, but otherwise all plumages are similar. Its vernacular name refers to a pink spot in the corner formed by the black head pattern; it is only noticeable at close distance however, making the origin of the seldom-used Australian name of zebra duck more readily apparent.
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When to see the Pink-eared Duck
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is January, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Pink-eared Duck
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Pink-eared Duck
The pink-eared duck is a species of duck found in Australia.
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Easily confused with
Taiga Bean GooseAnser fabalisThe length ranges from 68 to 90 cm (27–35 in), wingspan from 140 to 174 cm (55–69 in) and weight from 1.7–4 kg (3.7–8.8 lb).
Tundra Bean GooseAnser serrirostrisThe length ranges from 68 to 90 cm (27–35 in), wingspan from 140 to 174 cm (55–69 in) and weight from 1.7–4 kg (3.7–8.8 lb).
Chiloe WigeonMareca sibilatrixThe Chiloé wigeon has a body length of 46 to 56 cm (18 to 22 in) and a wingspan of 75 to 86 cm (30 to 34 in).
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