large spatulate bill; black eye patch; barred underparts (Zoo; 2008-10-21)
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Pink-eared Duck
Malacorhynchus membranaceus
Native Range:
Australia
Notes:
a large spatulate bill adds to this duck's unmistakable appearance; belongs to its own genus and is not closely related to most dabbling ducks; usually found on or near standing water especially in dry interior regions of the continent; strains plankton and other small food items from the water and its muddy substrates; little sexual dimorphism.
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