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Pink-eared Duck

Malacorhynchus membranaceus

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Anatidae

The pink-eared duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) is a species of duck found in Australia. Description The pink-eared duck has a large spatulate bill like the Australasian shoveler, but is smaller at 38–40 cm length. Its brown back and crown, black and white barred sides and black eye patches on its otherwise white face make this bird unmistakable.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Belgium · 3Netherlands · 1