Maned Duck Collection

Anas jubata, Latham Collection Vol. 6, f. 1001
Anas jubata, Latham Collection Vol.6, f.1001

Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) adult male, feeding on grassland of riverbank, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia, February

Side front view of a fourteen-day-old Maned duckling with head in profile, down for plumage and webbed feet

Side, overhead view of a three-day-old Maned duckling with head in profile, down for plumage and webbed feet

Side view of a twentyfour-day-old Maned duckling, Chenonetta jubata, with head in profile, down turning to plumage and webbed feet

A wet, sticky, duckling recently hatched

Maned Duck, Chenonetta jubata, chick about to emerge from the egg

Overhead view of a Maned Duckling in the early stages of hatching from its egg

Maned duck (Chenonetta jubata), hatchling almost out of egg shell

Maned duck (Chenonetta jubata) emerging out of egg shell

Maned duck (Chenonetta jubata) beginning to emerge out of egg shell

Maned duck eggs showing different stages of pipping

Overhead view of a Maned Duckling emerging from its egg in the latter stages of hatching

Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) adult pair with duckling, standing in parkland, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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The Maned Duck, scientifically known as Anas jubata, is a fascinating species that can be found in various regions of Australia. In the Latham Collection Vol. 6, f. 1001, you can catch a glimpse of this magnificent creature. One sighting took place in Sydney, New South Wales during February. Here, an adult male Maned Duck stands tall and proud against the backdrop of the cityscape. Its vibrant plumage catches the sunlight as it gracefully surveys its surroundings. In another scene captured in Margaret River, Western Australia, an adult male Maned Duck indulges in a feast on the grasslands along the riverbank. With its long neck bent down to reach for nourishment and its webbed feet firmly planted on the ground, it exemplifies nature's harmony. As we shift our focus to their adorable offspring, we witness moments of pure cuteness and wonderment. A fourteen-day-old duckling with fluffy down feathers and tiny webbed feet captures our hearts from a side-front view. Its profile reveals innocence and curiosity as it explores its world. A three-day-old duckling steals our attention from an overhead perspective - head turned to one side while still covered in soft down feathers and sporting those unmistakable webbed feet that hint at future aquatic adventures. At twenty-four days old, another duckling showcases remarkable growth while maintaining its endearing features - head held high with emerging plumage beginning to replace delicate down feathers; truly a symbol of resilience and transformation. The journey begins even before hatching when we encounter wet sticky newly-hatched ducklings struggling out of their shells into existence - small miracles unfolding before our eyes. Witnessing life's beginnings is awe-inspiring; observing a chick about to emerge from an egg or witnessing a hatchling almost free from its shell fills us with anticipation for what lies ahead for these precious creatures.