Pacific Black Duck

Pacific Black Duck

Anas superciliosa

The Pacific black duck, commonly known as the PBD, is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the grey duck in New Zealand, where it is also known by its Māori name, pārera.

Scientific name
Anas superciliosa
Family
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
IUCN status
LC