White-winged Duck
NameWhite-winged Duck
Common NameWhite-winged Duck
Scientific NameAsarcornis scutulata
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)73
Weight (g)2900
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown to black body plumage with an iridescent green sheen on the back and neck. A large, conspicuous white patch is present on the secondary coverts of the wings. The head and upper neck are whitish, heavily mottled with black spots and streaks, giving a 'salt-and-pepper' appearance. The bill is dull orange-yellow with a black tip, and legs are dull orange.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a silent species, but males can produce a deep, resonant honking call, particularly at dawn and dusk, and a whistling call. Females have a croaking call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeFound in scattered populations across Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra and Java).
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark body plumage, prominent white wing patch, mottled black and white head, dull orange bill and legs
Description
This large, dark-bodied duck is characterized by a prominent white patch on its wings and a mottled black and white head. It is a shy and secretive species, typically found in dense forest habitats near water.
