musk duck
Biziura lobata latin

Musk Ducks avoid the far north, the arid west and north-west.

Despite a number of more general studies, remarkably little is known about Musk Duck breeding.

The only known host for this species is the musk duck Biziura lobata.

Musk Ducks float very low in the water, almost like a cormorant, and the large webbed feet are well back on the body.

Musk Ducks are sometimes shot by hunters but are little prized, not being considered good eating.

The name came from the Taungurung Australian aboriginal word meaning "musk duck".

Male Musk Ducks in the breeding season are usually unmistakable due to the large bill lobe.

She was Tuk, the musk duck.

Berala is derived from Bareela, an Aboriginal word for a musk duck.

However, at need Musk Ducks fly swiftly and for long distances, with rapid, shallow wing beats.

Biziura, Musk Ducks (one living species, provisionally placed here)

In the water, Musk Ducks display an effortless agility, twisting and turning on the surface with both feet and tail.

In English however, Musk Duck refers to the Australian species Biziura lobata.

Its closest relative was the living Australian Musk Duck Biziura lobata, with which it has sometimes been combined.

Reconstruction of New Zealand Musk Duck by Paul Martinson.

P. biziurae - musk duck (Biziura lobata)

Biziura lobata Musk Duck

Later finds of musk duck fossils have been made at Lake Poukawa and Waikuku Beach on the North Island.

Most display singly with a very elaborate and peculiar display, but Musk Ducks congregate at leks and have a more limited display.

The musk ducks (Biziura) are noted for their bizarre habitus and pronounced sexual dimorphism; they are of uncertain position and decidedly aberrant.

The Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) is a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia.

Punguratpular - Western side of Lake Alexandrina around Milang - Ngaitji Musk duck

De Lautour's Duck (Musk Duck)

New Zealand Musk Duck, Biziura delautouri (New Zealand)

The species was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 edition of Systema Naturae as Anas moschata, literally meaning "musk duck".

The only known host for this species is the musk duck Biziura lobata.

In English however, Musk Duck refers to the Australian species Biziura lobata.

Its closest relative was the living Australian Musk Duck Biziura lobata, with which it has sometimes been combined.

P. biziurae - musk duck (Biziura lobata)

Biziura lobata Musk Duck

The Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) is a highly aquatic, stiff-tailed duck native to southern Australia.