Australian Wood Duck or Maned Duck, Chenonetta jubata, Anatidae, Anseriformes. Australia.

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Australian Wood Duck or Maned Duck, Chenonetta jubata, Anatidae, Anseriformes. It is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia and the only living species in the genus Chenonetta. Its habitat is lightly wooded swamps and marshes. This abundant duck nests in a tree hole laying 8-12 eggs. Unusually for a duck it rarely swims.

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Location: Australia
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