Birds of the Philippines
Photos and videos of wild birds found in the Philippines. We travel all over the Philippines to document and take pictures of birds. Our goal is to make this site a resource of information and images about wild birds of the Philippines.
Falcated Duck
FALCATED DUCK, male
Anas falcata
Family Anatidae
rare, accidental
L 530 mm (20.8"),
Bird # 493 - January 2016
This bird breeds in Eastern Russia and winters in East Asia. It was first spotted in the Philippines by Kevin Artiaga on January 7, 2016 in Candaba, Pampanga. This photo of the new country record was taken the on Jan 10, 2016.
It is an easy duck to ID with the iridescent green that shines when the sun hits it just right. It has a white spot on the bill.
Read MoreAnas falcata
Family Anatidae
rare, accidental
L 530 mm (20.8"),
Bird # 493 - January 2016
This bird breeds in Eastern Russia and winters in East Asia. It was first spotted in the Philippines by Kevin Artiaga on January 7, 2016 in Candaba, Pampanga. This photo of the new country record was taken the on Jan 10, 2016.
It is an easy duck to ID with the iridescent green that shines when the sun hits it just right. It has a white spot on the bill.
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