The Australian Wood Duck is a medium size "goose like" duck
that has a dark brown head, pale grey body and two black strips that runs along the back of its body
Males have a darker head and small dark mane
Females have a pale head and two white stripes, one above the eye and one below
The Australian Wood Duck is widely spread throughout Australia this includes Tasmania
They are found in grassland, open woodland, wetlands, flood pasture and along the coast
The Australia Wood Duck many consume grass, clovers and other herbs
and will occasionally consume insects
Australian Wood Ducks are monogamous.
They nest in tree holes, above or near water
Usually the female would nest and the male would stand guard
Both parents take on the responsibility of feeding there young
and the young remains with them for up to a month after developing flight feathers
Breeding season is between September and November
Clutch size is approximately eight to eleven eggs
Incubation period is approximately 28 days and nesting period is approximately 57 days
