Birds of the World

Anatidae : Swans, Geese & Ducks

Pacific Black Duck

Anas superciliosus

Great Otways National Park, Victoria, Australia - September 2010

Pacific Black Duck is widespread and abundant throughout Australasia and the western Pacific region, although its numbers have been drastically reduced in New Zealand due to the introduction of the more aggressive Mallard.

Great Otways National Park, Victoria, Australia - September 2010

It can usually be found on almost any form of wetland habitat, usually in pairs or small groups.

Great Otways National Park, Victoria, Australia - September 2010

duckling - Great Otways National Park, Victoria, Australia - September 2010

In New Zealand, the Pacific Duck has suffered greatly from the introduction of the more aggressive Mallard, and there are now very few areas where pure-bred Pacific Ducks remain.

Mallard x Pacific Duck hybrid - Rotorua, New Zealand - November 2005