A pet duck has bitten a girl in Hurstville in Sydney’s south.

The girl is understood to be the owner of the duck.

Ducks can be aggressive. Credit:Peter Rae

Paramedics treated the child for the bite at her residence about 5pm on Wednesday.

It is understood that the victim has not been transferred to hospital.

It is unclear what species of duck committed the act.

However, ducks can get aggressive during mating season.