Anas superciliosa

Pacific Black Duck - is a dabbling duck found in much of Australia. It is found in a variety of wetland habitats. Closely related to the Mallard. A dabbling duck that is mainly vegetarian, feeding on seeds of aquatic plants. This diet is supplemented with small crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. Photographed at Baldwin Swamp Bundaberg Australia.

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