Australian Wood Duck (Eight Photos)

in #nature7 years ago

This duck goes by the names Australian Wood Duck or Maned Duck, Chenonetta jubata. It has a bill more like a goose and so it is also sometimes referred to as the Maned Goose. These are widespread and common throughout Australia.

( All photos, videos, and text on this blog are by @mostly.nature )

Female
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Female
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Female
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Female
Australian Wood Duck 1.jpg

Male and Female
Australian Wood Duck 2.jpg

Male
Australian Wood Duck 3.jpg

Female
Australian Wood Duck 4.jpg

Male and Female
Wood_Duck-5.jpg

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More great captures. I don't think I have asked you what kind of camera and lens do you use?

Thanks. Sorry to be so slow in replying.
These were taken with the Canon 7D and the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L lens.

Impressive how our nature can be beautifull, your photographys looks very cute and intteresting , cheers !

Brilliant photos of some of my favourite subjects.....ducks. 😀 Wonderful.

Glad you enjoyed them!

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And does he/she has the same temper as a goose?

No much quieter and less aggressive than a goose :-)

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