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Pink-headed Duck
Rhodonessa caryophyllacea
Pink-headed Duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Pink-headed Duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 886 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Rhodonessa
- Species caryophyllacea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 886 g
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Behaviour
And is well suited to a life on and around water.
The Pink-headed Duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne, e India and Myanmar.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 886 g, with a wing length of about 25.1 cm and a tail of around 8.5 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pink-headed Duck?
The Pink-headed Duck is a large bird that weighs around 886 g.
Where does the Pink-headed Duck live?
The Pink-headed Duck is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne, e India and Myanmar.
What family does the Pink-headed Duck belong to?
The Pink-headed Duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
Is the Pink-headed Duck endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
How large is the Pink-headed Duck's range?
The Pink-headed Duck has a mapped global range of about 1 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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