Scientific Name: Chenonetta jubata
Population Estimate: 200K - 2M
Range / Habitat: Endemic to Australia, where found in wetlands throughout most of the continent, including Tasmania.
Field Notes: Overall grey duck with dark brown head and black mane as shown in bottom photo. Speckled breast and black under tail coverts. Female with distinctive eye striping.
Personal Notes: Seen at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Also known as Australian Wood Duck.
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