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Birdsong field guide

Maned Duck

Chenonetta jubata

The Maned Duck, or Australian Wood Duck, is a gooselike dabbling duck characterized by its terrestrial grazing habits and distinctive mottled plumage. It is frequently observed in pairs or small flocks near water sources across the Australian continent.

What it sounds like

A loud, rising, nasal 'gnow' or 'oww'; the female's call is noticeably deeper and more drawn out than the male's.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Nick Talbot · AustraliaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is primarily a grazer, preferring to feed on grasses, clover, and herbs on land rather than aquatic vegetation.
The species is an obligate cavity nester, typically selecting tree hollows high above the ground for breeding.
Upon hatching, ducklings must leap from the nest hollow to the ground, surviving the fall due to their light weight and downy coat.
The male possesses a small, dark mane of feathers on the back of the neck which is erected during territorial or courtship displays.
It is the only extant member of the genus Chenonetta and is taxonomically closer to shelducks than typical dabbling ducks.

Habitat

Open woodlands, grassy pastures, farm dams, and wetlands with nearby trees.

Range

Widespread throughout mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Finsch's DuckChenonetta finschi

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