Freckled Duck
Stictonetta naevosa
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The freckled duck (Stictonetta naevosa) is a waterfowl species endemic to Australia. The freckled duck has also been referred to as the monkey duck or oatmeal duck. These birds are usually present in mainland Australia, but disperse to coastal and subcoastal wetlands in the dry period. During such times it is common for the freckled duck population to congregate in flocks in the same area, giving the impression that they are more common than they really are.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Australia (except tropical north and Tasmania).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Freckled duck
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
