Musk Duck
Biziura lobata
About the Musk Duck
The musk duck (Biziura lobata) is a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia. It is the only living member of the genus Biziura. An extinct relative, the New Zealand musk duck or de Lautour's duck (B. delautouri), once occurred on New Zealand, but is only known from prehistoric subfossil bones. It was about 8% longer than the living species, with a particularly large head.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Musk Duck?
The scientific name of the Musk Duck is Biziura lobata.
How many Musk Duck sightings have been recorded?
2,643 observations of the Musk Duck have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,643
observations on iNaturalist
