Hardhead
- Body length
- 42–59 cm
- Body Mass
- 869.4 g
- Diet
- Aquatic prey
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 182).
Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 146).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Aythya australis
Which family does it belong to?
Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)
Where is it found?
Australasia: Australia and Tasmania & New Zealand & Grande Terre (New Caledonia) and Banks Is. to Tanna (Northern to Southern Vanuatu)
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Leo · CC BY-NC-SA
