Hardhead

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Hardhead (<em>Aythya australis</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

Hardhead (Aythya australis) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aythya; binomial: Aythya australis; authority: (Eyton, 1838).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to Sulawesi and e Java.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Includes extima, treated as monotypic (Carboneras & Kirwan 2017).

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