Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
An adult waterfowl of warm wetlands, flooded fields, ponds, and tree-lined marshes. It feeds mainly on seeds, grasses, aquatic plants, and small invertebrates, often dabbling in shallow water or grazing near shore. Long legs, a pink bill, and strong flight make it more agile on land and in the air than many ducks. A notable fact is that it commonly nests in tree cavities and is named for its high, whistling calls.
- Type
- Water / Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Black-bellied Whistling Duck