Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Sometimes placed in tribe Tadornini. Monotypic.
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | nomadic | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 6,040,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 66000-670000 mature individuals | poor | estimated | 2024 |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4.8 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The population is estimated to number 100,000-1,000,000 individuals, roughly equating to 66,000-670,000 mature individuals. Numbers are suspected to fluctuate, but with a stable trend over the longer term (Wetlands International 2023).
Trend justification: The overall trend is suspected to be fluctuating (Wetlands International 2006).
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | Arcoona Lakes |
| Australia | Bulloo Floodplain |
| Australia | Coongie Lakes |
| Australia | Fortescue Marshes |
| Australia | Lake Corangamite Complex |
| Australia | Lake Gregory/Paraku |
| Australia | Lake Machattie Area |
| Australia | Lakes Muncoonie, Mumbleberry and Torquinie |
| Australia | Lowbidgee Floodplain |
| Australia | Menindee Lakes |
| Australia | Paroo Floodplain and Currawinya |
| Australia | Strzelecki Desert Lakes |
| Australia | Werribee and Avalon |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Seasonal/Intermittent Freshwater Lakes (over 8ha) | major | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Seasonal/Intermittent Freshwater Marshes/Pools (under 8ha) | major | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Seasonal/Intermittent Saline, Brackish or Alkaline Lakes and Flats | major | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 350 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Food - human | subsistence, national |
| Pets/display animals, horticulture | international |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Pink-eared Duck Malacorhynchus membranaceus. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/pink-eared-duck-malacorhynchus-membranaceus on 18/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 18/12/2024.