Psilos Wildfowl Photography |
Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) |
This is an endemic species of the Philippines
that was once common and widespread. Sadly over the last three decades
the population has steeply declined. It can be found in fresh and saltwater
habitats such as mangroves, rivers and the open sea. It feeds on a diet
of fish, shrimps, insects, rice and young vegetation. Sexes are alike.
With its smoky blue bill and chesnut and dark brown head this is a very
striking and beautiful duck. The photo below was taken with the canon
350d. |
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The photo below shows Philippine ducklings
that are approx 7 days old. These young birds were inside an incubator
and will stay there until they are ready to go outside in the nursery
pens. |
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and here are those same ducklings 4 weeks
later. I cant believe how much they have grown! |
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