Maned Duck

1 week ago door Anouk Morelisse

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The Maned Duck, also known as the Australian Wood Duck, is an iconic Australian waterfowl. It's a goose-like duck with a distinctive upright stance, a dark mane on its neck, and a strong preference for grazing on grassy areas near water.

Where to spot

Widely distributed across mainland Australia, inhabiting wetlands, dams, rivers, and grassy woodlands. It is frequently seen in agricultural areas and suburban parks and golf courses.

How to spot

Look for its upright, goose-like posture, relatively small bill, and the short, dark 'mane' on the back of its neck. Males have a dark head and chest; females have a white stripe above and below the eye. They are often less wary and more easily approached than other ducks.

When to spot

Observable year-round. Most active during the day, particularly in the morning and late afternoon when grazing on pastures.

Where to spot

Widely distributed across mainland Australia, inhabiting wetlands, dams, rivers, and grassy woodlands. It is frequently seen in agricultural areas and suburban parks and golf courses.

How to spot

When to spot

Observable year-round. Most active during the day, particularly in the morning and late afternoon when grazing on pastures.

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

The Maned Duck is unique among Australian waterfowl for its strong terrestrial habits, often seen grazing on land like a goose, far from water, and nesting exclusively in tree hollows rather than on the ground.

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