Freckled Duck
Stictonetta naevosa
The freckled duck is a waterfowl species endemic to Australia. The freckled duck has also been referred to as the monkey duck or oatmeal duck. These birds are usually present in mainland Australia, but disperse to coastal and subcostal wetlands in the dry period. During such times it is common for the freckled duck population to congregate in flocks in the same area, giving the impression that they are more common than they really are.
- Scientific name
- Stictonetta naevosa
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
- IUCN status
- LC