About the Hardhead
The hardhead, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya australis |
| Species Codes | wheduc1, HARD, AWED |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hardhead belong to?
The Hardhead (Aythya australis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Hardhead?
The hardhead, 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 we...
Where can I report a Hardhead sighting?
You can log sightings of Hardhead on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wheduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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