Image: Australian Wood Duck on grass

Australian Wood Duck on grass

An Australian Wood Duck is pictured standing on green grass. It has predominantly white feathers on its body, but with a large black stripe and black spots on its neck and breast. The Australian Wood Duck has a noticeable all-brown head with a grey beak.

Photographer:
G Little
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Australian Wood Duck
Scientific name:
Chenonetta jubata
Family:
Anatidae
Order:
Anseriformes

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