ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae

Biziura lobata  

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

Musk Ducks have legs that are placed far back on the body to help them swim and dive, making them clumsy walkers.

So, unlike many other duck species, they are very rarely seen on land, preferring to stay in the water.

(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