Australian Wood Ducks Laratinga Wetlands

Australian Wood Duck, Laratinga Wetlands

The Australian Wood Duck is one of the more common duck species here in Australia. Wherever there are bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, rivers, dams, swamps and wetlands one can often see pairs or small flocks of this species. On many occasions the number can be many dozens up to loose flocks of hundreds if the habitat is suitable.

This species is not restricted to water however. They will also be found far from water, feeding on pastures, grasslands, sports fields and parks. They can be found throughout much of Australia except the extreme drier regions in central Australia.

In the photo below, the female is on the left while the male is on the right. A Purple Swamphen can be seen in the background. The photos were taken at the Laratinga Wetlands near Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia.

Further reading:

• Wood Duck family
• Wood Ducks in the Wittunga Botanic Gardens
• Duck, duck, duck

Australian Wood Ducks, Laratinga Wetlands