Australian Wood Duck
Australian Wood Duck Scientific Name: Chenonetta jubata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Physical Adaptations: Coloration: Males are chocolate brown with blacker tuft at rear of head Chest is grey Coloration: Females are paler and duller brown with a pale stripe bordering the eye They are around 18 in long.
Behavioral Adaptations: A very wary animal that will freeze rather than flying when alarmed
Primary Diet: Wild: grasses and crops Zoo: game bird conditioner, crane maintenance (grain) Omnivore
Fun Facts:
Flight action is slow to keep quiet
Walk and run easily but awkward swimmers
Breeding at erratic times depending on rainfall conditions
Will walk quietly from suspected danger and fly low through the trees
Habitat/Biome:
Nests are empty tree holes without lining, down is added once eggs are laid
open country with scattered trees and fresh water
Distribution: Throughout Australia
Additional Notes:
Status: Listed as Least Concern by IUCN
Gestation: Incubation 28 days Weight: 700-955g Life Span: Unknown
Special Notes: IUCN Category: LC (least concern) CITIES Listing:
Information Sources (12/2010):
Threats Include:
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts IUCN Red List www.iucnredlist.org
Behavioral Adaptations: A very wary animal that will freeze rather than flying when alarmed
Primary Diet: Wild: grasses and crops Zoo: game bird conditioner, crane maintenance (grain) Omnivore
Fun Facts:
Flight action is slow to keep quiet
Walk and run easily but awkward swimmers
Breeding at erratic times depending on rainfall conditions
Will walk quietly from suspected danger and fly low through the trees
Habitat/Biome:
Nests are empty tree holes without lining, down is added once eggs are laid
open country with scattered trees and fresh water
Distribution: Throughout Australia
Additional Notes:
Status: Listed as Least Concern by IUCN
Gestation: Incubation 28 days Weight: 700-955g Life Span: Unknown
Special Notes: IUCN Category: LC (least concern) CITIES Listing:
Information Sources (12/2010):
Threats Include:
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Animal Facts IUCN Red List www.iucnredlist.org
