Maned Duck
Chenonetta jubata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chenonetta-jubata"></birdfyi-bird>The Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.8 cm and a weight of 825.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
An elegant medium-sized duck with a grey body, chestnut-spotted breast in males, brown head with a short mane, and short grey bill. Endemic to Australia; also called the Australian Wood Duck. Grazes on grass in open woodland and pastures near water. Highly adaptable; common in urban parks and golf courses.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 51,8 cm | 20.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 825,25 g | 29.11 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Males have brownish head with short dark mane; gray body with fine vermiculations and chestnut breast spots. Females brown with white supercilium and white chin. Both show white speculum in flight. Australian.
Habitat & Range
Open woodland, grassland, parks, golf courses, and farmland near water across most of Australia. Nests in tree hollows up to 30m high. Grazes terrestrially. Highly adaptable to modified and urban environments.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-34 days. Fledging: 57 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
8-11
Ses
Şarkı
Male utters soft, goose-like honking notes; female gives a harsh, repeated quacking rattle. Alarm call is a loud, abrupt nasal honk carrying over open water.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Familya | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Chenonetta |
| Türler | Chenonetta jubata |
Distribution
Maned Duck has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family