This is a guide to the 100 most common bird species found around Cannonvale Beach, compiled from data from the Atlas of Living Australia
The Plumed Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna eytoni), also called the Grass Whistle Duck, is a whistling duck that breeds in New Guinea and Australia. It is a predominantly brown-coloured duck with a long neck and characteristic plumes arising from its flanks. The sexes are similar in appearance.