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Philippine Duck
Anas luzonica
Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 832 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species luzonica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 832 g
- Diet
- Aquatic plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Birb mood:
the park-pond classic
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Philippine Duck is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Philippines (except Sulu Arch.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 832 g, with a wing length of about 23.7 cm and a tail of around 8.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 280,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Duck?
The Philippine Duck is a large bird that weighs around 832 g.
Where does the Philippine Duck live?
The Philippine Duck is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Philippines (except Sulu Arch.), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Philippine Duck belong to?
The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Philippine Duck eat?
The Philippine Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Does the Philippine Duck migrate?
The Philippine Duck is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Duck endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Philippine Duck make?
1 real field recording of the Philippine Duck — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Philippine Duck's range?
The Philippine Duck has a mapped global range of about 280,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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