Australian Wood Duck
Chenonetta jubata
Other Names: Maned Duck
Family: Anatidae (Ducks and allies, 20 species in Australia)
Size: 44-50 cm
Distribution: Most of Australia except the East half of WA, the West halves of NT and SA, and the very tip of North QLD
Status: Locally Abundant
Habitat: Timbered areas near water; short pasture or herbage; inland tanks, dams
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
A very common water bird. The male has a "mane" on the top of his head, hence its other name, the "Maned Duck".

Photo: Wentworth Falls Lake, Blue Mountains NSW

Photo: Wentworth Falls Lake, Blue Mountains NSW

Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Original Scanned Image.
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