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A distinctive species with fine zebra-striped plumage and a long and shovel-shaped bill giving a fang-like appearance.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Wilidhubaay, Wiligabuul, Zebra Duck, Zebra Teal, Pink-Eyed Duck, Pink-Ear, Whistling Teal, Widgeon
At a glance
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatWetlands, floodplains, lakes, estuaries, and slow-moving waterways.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from December to April.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nick Talbot
Range map
Range map
4422visible hotspots
121959visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Like many waterbirds in inland Australia, it moves around a lot, and can be found in very large numbers when conditions are right.
Behavior
Typically feeds by swimming in tight circles.
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