ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae

Biziura lobata  

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)
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© Nikki Dunis 2012
Werribee, VIC (Feb, 2012)

The male Musk Duck is the largest of Australia's ducks and has a powerful build.

Musk Ducks get their name from the strong musk odour produced from a gland on the rump.

(Birds in Backyards: birdsinbackyards.net/species/Biziura-lobata)

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck (male)

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Female Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck