About the Pacific Black Duck
The Pacific black duck, commonly known as the PBD, is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the grey duck in New Zealand, where it is also known by its Māori name, pārera.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas superciliosa |
| Species Codes | pabduc1, GRDU, PBDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Black Duck belong to?
The Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Black Duck?
The Pacific black duck, commonly known as the PBD, is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the grey duck in Ne...
Where can I report a Pacific Black Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Black Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pabduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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