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Freckled Duck
Stictonetta naevosa (Gould, 1841)
50–60 cmLength903 gWeight
The freckled duck (Stictonetta naevosa) is a waterfowl species endemic to Australia.
Busiest months: January · Most records: Australia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January · Most records: Australia
Freckled Duck has been recorded at 99 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature ReserveAustralia2,490 records
- Western Treatment PlantAustralia1,726 records
- Herdsman LakeAustralia960 records
More places
- Goulds Lagoon Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia714 records
- Lake LorneAustralia642 records
- Laratinga WetlandsAustralia568 records
- Braeside Park WetlandsAustralia423 records
- Alice Springs Sewage PondsAustralia413 records
- Braeside ParkAustralia402 records
- Hasties Swamp National ParkAustralia319 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The freckled duck (Stictonetta naevosa) is a waterfowl species endemic to Australia. The freckled duck has also been referred to as the monkey duck or oatmeal duck. These birds are usually present in mainland Australia, but disperse to coastal and subcoastal wetlands in the dry period.
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Questions
How big is the Freckled Duck?
The Freckled Duck is about 50–60 cm long and weighs around 903 g.
Where does the Freckled Duck live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Australia (except northern, south-central, Tasmania). It is most often recorded in Australia.
When is the best time to see the Freckled Duck?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Freckled Duck endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Freckled Duck as Least Concern.
What does the Freckled Duck eat?
Main food: Aquatic plants.
What family is the Freckled Duck in?
It belongs to the family Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae), order Anseriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 50–60 cm
- Weight
- 903 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Aquatic plants
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 232 mm
- Tail
- 62 mm
- Bill
- 58 mm
- Tarsus
- 39 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Australia (except northern, south-central, Tasmania)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, Swans Anatidae
- Genus
- Stictonetta
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