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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas luzonica |
| Species Codes | phiduc1, 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.