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Duck/goose
delia todd

Duck/goose (Chenonetta jubata)

Maned or wood!! What a confused bird this one is, with so many names.

As we moved slowly along the length of Seppings Pond we came across this pair of Maned Ducks on the wide grass bank in front of the water.

This is a monotypic species in a monotypic genus, so quite an unusual bird.
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Habitat
Freshwater coastal pond
Location
Seppings Pond, Albany, Western Australia
Date taken
7 November 2019
Scientific name
Chenonetta jubata
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
KC Foggin
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How strange!

They look like two different species here and a great illustration girl!
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
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A beauty of a detailed double and capture Delia, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
peterow
A beautiful pair to capture Delia. Excellent detail and close up. Brilliant, well done.
 
Jonno52
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A fine double capture Delia They do look rather goose-like. Oddly fascinating birds.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Great low double capture of a male and female enjoying a meal and each others company. Top-notch D!
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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