Aythya australis

Hardhead at Fyshwick, ACT

Aythya australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
Aythya australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
Aythya australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
Aythya australis at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Aythya australis 12 Feb 2021 natureguy
Aythya australis 10 Feb 2021 Christine

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A number of adults, a pair with six tiny new ducklings, and a pair with three much older ducklings.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 21 Abundance
  • 9 Feb 2021 07:33 PM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

  • Aythya australis Scientific name
  • Hardhead Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1062m Recorded at altitude
  • 198 images trained Machine learning
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