About the Maned Duck
The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia. It is the only living species in the genus Chenonetta.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Chenonetta jubata |
| Species Codes | manduc1, AWDU, MADU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maned Duck belong to?
The Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Maned Duck?
The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia. It is the only living species in the genus Chenonetta....
Where can I report a Maned Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Maned Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code manduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
34,951
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