Australian Black Duck

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adultPlumage more mottled and lighter
dark with lighter speckles
gptkbp:age ducklings
gptkbp:behavior forages in shallow water
freeze or flee
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
August to January
vegetation near water
head bobbing and calling
reeds_and_rushes
gptkbp:callsFor quacking sound
gptkbp:clutchSize 8-12 eggs
gptkbp:colors dark brown
iridescent green speculum
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Australian_Black_Duck
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
wetland protection
gptkbp:cookingMethod diurnal
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Australian_wetlands
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:eggColor pale blue
gptkbp:family Anatidae
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 8 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior dabbling
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
freshwater and brackish environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Australian Black Duck
gptkbp:length 50-60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting ground
April to December
made of grass and reeds
gptkbp:officialResidence often seen foraging in parks
gptkbp:order Anseriformes
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Pacific_Black_Duck
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Anas_superciliosa
gptkbp:socialResponsibility often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:socialStructure gregarious
gptkbp:speed up to 80 km/h
gptkbp:status common
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Anas_superciliosa_superciliosa
gptkb:Anas_superciliosa_rogersi
gptkbp:territory defensive during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:waterSource lakes_and_rivers
gptkbp:weight 1-1.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 80-90 cm