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Monday, July 5, 2010

The Philippine Duck (Anas Luzonica)


The Philippine Duck, a large dabbling duck of the genus Anas, is an endemic bird. Fewer than 10,000 remain. It has a black crown, nape and eye stripe, with a cinnamon head and neck. The rest of the body is greyish brown with a bright green speculum. Its legs are greyish brown, and its bill is blue grey.

It eats shrimp, fish, insects, and vegetation, and it frequents all types of wetlands.
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