Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) - BirdLife species factsheet

Philippine Duck Anas luzonica

Current view: summary

Family: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Authority: Fraser, 1839

Red List Category

Criteria: A2bcd

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Justification of Red List category
This duck is listed as Vulnerable because it is undergoing a rapid and continuing decline owing to extensive over-hunting and the widespread conversion of its wetland habitats.

Population size: 3300-6700 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 887,000 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - shelf island
Realm - Indomalayan
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Marine biome

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Anas luzonica. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/philippine-duck-anas-luzonica on 02/12/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org on 02/12/2023.