About the Pink-eared Duck
The pink-eared duck is a species of duck found in Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Malacorhynchus membranaceus |
| Species Codes | pieduc1, PEDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pink-eared Duck belong to?
The Pink-eared Duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Pink-eared Duck?
The pink-eared duck is a species of duck found in Australia....
Where can I report a Pink-eared Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Pink-eared Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pieduc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
2,904
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