ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae

Chenonetta jubata  

Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)
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© Larry Dunis 2010
Lake Somerset, QLD (Mar, 2010)

I watched the three ducketeers pictured here, nine other siblings and both Mum and Dad paddle to shore together and begin feeding in the grass next to the lake.

Australian Wood Ducks are basically herbivores and eat mainly grass, clover and other herbs.

Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)

Australian Wood Duck

Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)

Australian Wood Duck (female and chicks)

Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)

Australian Wood Duck chicks

Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)

Australian Wood Duck family