Wood Duck ...
Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata)
Found throughout all of the eastern and western coasts of Australia, the wood duck is a common sight to most rural people. It is not found in the dry interior or Northern Territory.
Although a swimmer, the wood duck is usually found grazing on land. It prefers lightly timbered country near water. It has benefited greatly from small acreage blocks each with a dam and grazing.
Wood ducks are less nomadic than most other species and will remain at the same camp, flying out to feed on green grass shoots and herbage, in the same area until the food is exhausted. Then they'll move to a new feeding area.
Wood ducks can be a major pest in rice fields, lucerne, young cereal and vegetable crops. They normally are only a pest while the crop is young, short and succulent.
As with most water birds, wood ducks can be stubborn and the usual harassment sounds are often not adequate.
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