Pink-eared Duck

Pink-eared Duck

Malacorhynchus membranaceus

Least Concern

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
38 - 45 cm
Weight
400 - 900 g
Diet
Small crustaceans, Insects, Plants, Algae

Habitat

WetlandsRiversLakesCoastal areas

Behavior

  • Feeds on small crustaceans, insects, and plants in wetlands and aquatic habitats
  • Breeds in large colonies on islands and in wetlands
  • Monogamous, with pairs forming during breeding season
  • Migrates between breeding and non-breeding grounds