Fulvous Whistling-Duck
NameFulvous Whistling-Duck
Common NameFulvous Whistling-Duck
Scientific NameDendrocygna bicolor
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)49
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsOverall rich golden-brown (fulvous) plumage, darker brown on the back and wings with chestnut markings. The flanks have prominent white stripes. It has a dark bill and bluish-grey legs.
Vocalization / CallProduces a distinctive, clear, and high-pitched whistling call, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the southern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia.
Identifying Featureslong neck, long legs, upright posture, fulvous plumage, dark back, whistling call, white flank stripes
Description
This medium-sized duck is characterized by its upright posture, long neck, and long legs. It is often found wading in shallow waters or foraging in wet grasslands, typically in flocks.
