Sightings:
Heritage Wetlands, Wonga Park: 2016: September.
Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster: 2016: October, November.
Banyule Flats: 2016: November.
Notes:
A very widespread species from Europe down to Australia. A wetland bird which eats vegetation either in the water or on land. Can be belligerent.
Chicks have bright yellow-orange (down) and red heads (bare skin).
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