Maned Duck, which is also widely known as Australian Wood Duck, is just as likely to be seen perched in a tree as it is on the ground.
Although they are usually found close to water, they are not particularly good swimmers and spend little time on the water.
They nest in tree holes, often a considerable distance from water, and usually lay 8-11 eggs. The female does all of the incubating duties while the male stands guard.
Once the chicks have hatched, 28 days after being laid, both parents take an equal role guarding the chick from danger.
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