Biziura lobata
Musk Duck at Paddys River, ACT
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| Biziura lobata | ChrisDavey | 22 Oct 2017 | |
| Biziura lobata | ArcherCallaway | 20 Oct 2017 | |
| Unverified | W | 16 Oct 2017 |
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The duck had a black fleshy disk hanging from its chin. Friend said it was a musk duck. Sadly didn’t get a proper photo.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.907013-35.463757
- Altitude 764.4m
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 15 Oct 2017 04:52 PM Recorded on
- W Recorded by
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- W Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Biziura lobata Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Swans) Water birds Birds
Species information
- Biziura lobata Scientific name
- Musk Duck Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 899m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
4 / 7
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