Common Name: Australian Wood Duck

Distribution: Eastern and south-western mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Ecological Notes: Occupies freshwater wetlands, grasslands and lightly wooded areas.The Australian Wood Duck eats grasses, grains, clover and other herbs, and occasionally, insects.

Additional Notes: Occasionally observed foraging adjacent to estuaries, also perched on tree branches, especially when nesting in tree hollow.

References: Atlas of Living Australia at Australian Wood Duck Accessed 14 August 2023.
Birds in Backyards at https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Chenonetta-jubata Accessed 24 July 2023