Blue-billed Duck
Oxyura australis
About the Blue-billed Duck
The blue-billed duck (Oxyura australis) is a small Australian stiff-tailed duck, with both the male and female growing to a length of 40 cm (16 in). The male has a slate-blue bill which changes to bright-blue during the breeding season, hence the duck's common name. The male has deep chestnut plumage during breeding season, reverting to a dark grey. The female retains black plumage with brown tips all year round. The duck is endemic to Australia's temperate regions,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Blue-billed Duck?
The scientific name of the Blue-billed Duck is Oxyura australis.
How many Blue-billed Duck sightings have been recorded?
2,739 observations of the Blue-billed Duck have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,739
observations on iNaturalist
