Common name
Plumed Whistling-duck
Alternate name
Grass Whistle-duck
Comment
Uncommon in wetlands.
Stronghold population
False
Regionally significant/rationale
False
Restricted distribution/rationale
False
Historical abundance
Declining
Local distribution
Favours grasslands. Large scale clearing has removed much suitable habitat in Gold Coast. May be increasing in numbers in recent years
Known location
Pimpama, Bahrs Scrub, Coombabah, Canungra, Elanora, Tallebudgera Creek, Oxenford, Jacobs Well
Other locality
Uncommon around lagoons and other wetlands, possibly increasing in numbers.
General ecology
Swamps, lagoons, wet paddocks.
Habitat comment
Was until recently considered uncommon in south east Queensland, but is increasing in numbers after an earlier decline. Common at Currumbin Sanctuary.
