Hardhead
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).
