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Flocking in large numbers, Plumed Whistling Ducks have a shrill plaintive whistling call. Both sexes have the same colourings, however males have slightly longer plumes.

 

Plumed Whistling Ducks graze on short, green grass. Unlike most species, they have benefitted from the introduction of livestock with grazing animals keeping the grass short and dams providing great camping spots to rest during the day.

 

Photographed at Healesville Sanctuary.

 

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