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Wood Duck Male

Chenonetta jubata

Photo by KerryHawkins
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Field Notes

Description:

Greyish duck with dark maned head and rather goose like stance. Male has a prominent mane, black undertail coverts. This fellow looks like he was doing a little dance for us!

Habitat:

Cowra Japanese gardens

Notes:

Also known as the Maned Duck. Common in wetlands of mainland Australia. Very clean looking duck.

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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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