StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height47 cm
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"Ducklings can safely leap from tree hollows up to 2 meters high shortly after hatching."
Field Guide
Maned Duck
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The Australian Wood Duck, also known as the Maned Duck, is a medium-sized waterfowl with a goose-like posture and a small head. Known for its adaptability, this species thrives in urban parks, golf courses, and farm dams across much of Australia. Its success is closely tied to agricultural development and human-modified landscapes.
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