Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Stictonettinae
Species
stictonetta
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
SCZ,
Number of Sub-Species
No Subspecies
Migratory or Resident
Resident but move about during breeding periods
Preferred Habitat
Breeding is done at large bodies of fresh water. After breeding they disperse to coastal areas.
Distribution and Range
Australia
Food
A resiliant specialist filter feeder that eats a wide range of aquatic vegetation insects, algae, larvae and crusaceans.