Australian Wood Duck
Chenonetta jubata
Aves › Anseriformes › Anatidae › Chenonetta
Conservation status: least_concern
The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia. It is the only living species in the genus Chenonetta.
How To Identify
These medium-sized ducks have a generally slate-grey body, offset by bright yellow bills and legs, and conspicuous white streaks visible on their wings.
Habitat
It inhabits eucalyptus woodlands, river red gum forests, and wooded wetlands across eastern and southern Australia, preferring areas with both water and suitable tree hollows.
Behaviour
Unlike most ducks, the Australian Wood Duck spends considerable time perched on branches and logs, and it vocalizes frequently with distinctive wheezy calls to maintain pair bonds and territorial claims.
Native Range
The Australian wood duck is found throughout much of Australia.
Did You Know?
Australian Wood Ducks are highly arboreal ducks that roost and nest in tree hollows, making them unique among dabbling ducks. Ducklings leap from nests high in trees shortly after hatching, bouncing on the ground unharmed due to their light weight and fluffy down.
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