Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) [XC577217]
by Marc Anderson from Gilgai Wetland, Pilliga, New South Wales, Australia (call)
Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) [XC722526]
by id from Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (near Sydney), Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (call)
Nest
A hole in a tree, lined with down and feathers, often high up, and sometimes far from water.
Eggs (Guide)
9 - 12; smooth, white or cream; oval; about 58 x 43 mm. Incubation: about 28 days; by female, male stands guard.
Young
Precocial, nidifugous. Fledge in about 50 days.
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