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Malacorhynchus membranaceus
Photo by davidfree
Photographed in Australia.

Identification

38-40 cm length. Brown back and crown, black and white barred sides and black eye patches, white face. Juveniles are slightly duller.

Distribution

Australia

Taxonomy

It is the only living member of the genus Malacorhynchus; a closely related, but slightly larger extinct form from New Zealand was described as Scarlett's Duck (Malacorhynchus scarletti).

Habitat

Anywhere there is standing water.

Behaviour

Diet includes plankton, as well as crustaceans, mollusks and insects.

External Links

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