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Philippine Duck

Anas luzonica · Species of bird
Order
Anseriformes
Codes
phiduc1, PHDU

About the Philippine Duck

The Philippine duck is a large dabbling duck of the genus Anas. Its native name is papan or patong gubat which translates to "forest duck" in Tagalog. It is the only endemic duck in the Philippines but has been recorded as a vagrant in Taiwan and Japan. Its habitat in a wide variety of wetlands from mountain lakes, marshes, small pools, streams, rivers, salt pans and even coastal waters where it feeds on shrimp, fish, insects and plant matter. This species has declined considerably since the 1960s because of hunting and habitat loss and is now listed as a Vulnerable species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesAnas luzonica
Species Codesphiduc1, PHDU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Philippine Duck belong to?

The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.

How can I identify the Philippine Duck?

The Philippine duck is a large dabbling duck of the genus Anas. Its native name is papan or patong gubat which translates to \"forest duck\" in Tagalog. It is the only endemic duck in the Philippines but has been recorded as a vagrant in Taiwan and Japan. Its habitat in a wide variety of wetlands from...

Where can I report a Philippine Duck sighting?

You can log sightings of Philippine Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phiduc1, or on iNaturalist.