Hardhead
Aythya australis
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Anatidae
The hardhead (Aythya australis), also known as the white-eyed duck, is the only true diving duck found in Australia. The common name "hardhead" has nothing to do with the density of the bird's skull, instead referring to the difficulty encountered by early taxidermists in processing the head. Hardheads are found in wetter, coastal regions of Australia, particularly in the south-east, but are known to disperse as far afield as New Guinea, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Le Fuligule austral (Aythya australis) est une espèce d'oiseaux de la famille des Anatidae. C'est le seul fuligule d'Australie. Description C'est un petit canard ne dépassant pas généralement 45 cm de longueur, mais pouvant atteindre parfois 60 cm, et de forme trapue.
El porrón australiano (Aythya australis), también conocido como pato ojos blancos de Australia, es una especie de ave anseriforme de la familia Anatidae nativa de Australia y Nueva Caledonia. Descripción Los porrones australianos son patos de pequeño tamaño, aunque de cuerpo voluminoso. Miden entre 46-49 cm de largo y tienen una envergadura alar de 65 a 70 cm.
Distribution
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