Lesser Whistling-Duck
NameLesser Whistling-Duck
Common NameLesser Whistling-Duck
Scientific NameDendrocygna javanica
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsPredominantly rufous-brown plumage with a darker crown and hindneck. The back and wings are dark brown to blackish, often with chestnut fringes. The flanks are rufous with fine barring, and the undertail coverts are chestnut. It has a greyish bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallEmits a distinctive, high-pitched, three-note whistling call, often described as 'whee-whee-whee' or 'seee-see-see'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesUpright posture, Rufous-brown plumage, Dark crown, Whistling call, Greyish bill
Description
A small, long-necked duck with a distinctive upright posture, often seen in freshwater wetlands. It is known for its characteristic whistling calls and typically feeds on aquatic vegetation and grains.
