Bird
Philippine Duck
Anas luzonicaThe Philippine Duck is a large brown dabbling duck with a cinnamon-toned head, dark crown and eye stripe, and blue-gray bill. Pairs and small groups feed in fresh, brackish, and coastal wetlands, often remaining close to cover.
Endemic DuckWetland BirdDabbling Feeder
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAquatic insects, Shrimp, Small fish
Predators
- Large raptors
- Monitor lizards
- Pythons
ThreatsWetland conversion, hunting, pollution, disturbance, invasive plants, and changing water regimes
HabitatsMarshes, lakes, rivers, pools, salt pans, mangroves, and sheltered coastal water
Life spanLikely several years, with exact wild longevity poorly documented
Classification
- FamilyAnatidae
- SpeciesAnas luzonica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Use distant optics and never flush this endemic duck from feeding or nesting cover.
Responsible observation
- Head: Look for a cinnamon face crossed by a bold dark eye stripe.
- Bill: Notice the contrasting blue-gray bill on both sexes.
- Distance: Remain quiet and well back from sheltered wetland margins.
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