Philippine Duck

Anas luzonica

The Philippine Duck, scientifically known as Anas luzonica, is a species of dabbling duck native to the Philippines. It is a medium-sized duck with a distinctive white eye-ring and a dark crown. The male has a rusty-brown head and neck, while the female has a mottled brown plumage. These ducks are typically found in freshwater habitats such as marshes, rivers, and lakes, where they forage for aquatic plants, seeds, and small invertebrates. The Philippine Duck is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting, and pollution.

Habitat: Freshwater marshes, rivers, lakes