Burdekin duck
(Australia, countable) The bird , a protected species within Australia.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia, countable) The bird , a protected species within Australia.
The Burdekin duck is also large, and bronze and white in colour. They are found in large numbers on the River Burdekin, from which they derive their name.
Origin: From a surname; named after the Burdekin River, Queensland, which in turn was named for Mrs. Thomas Burdekin, who provided assistance to the expedition during which the river was discovered (by Europeans). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia, uncountable, obsolete) A food dish made from leftovers or ingredients to hand, usually including corned beef.
The park is one of Australia's chief refuges for several bird species, including the Burdekin duck and magpie goose.
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