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Class:
Aves
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Order:
Anseriformes
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Family:
Anatidae
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Subfamily:
Dendrocygninae
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Genus:
Dendrocygna
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Species:
bicolor
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General description.
The Fulvous Whistling Duck is a long-necked duck with a black tail and a distinctive V-shaped white rump. "Fulvous" for its tawny head, neck and underparts and "whistling" for the high pitched, squeaky whistling sound it makes during flight. Highly sociable and frequently found in large flocks, the Fulvous Whistling Duck roosts during the day and feeds at night. The Fulvous Whistling Duck's diet is comprised of vegetable material, seeds, and grains. It is especially fond of rice and is considered by some rice farmers to be a pest.Female appearance.
Similar to maleJuvenile appearance.
Similar to adults but palerFlight pattern.
Direct with slow wing beatsBreeding habits.
MonogamousCalls or song.
pe-cheePopulation and distribution.
Uncommon to fairly commonNesting habits.
Incubation 24-26 days. Both male and female tend to nest.Similar birds:
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Black-bellied Whistling Duck |
Birds in the same Family:
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Black-bellied Whistling Duck |
Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Common names:
Fulvous Whistling Duck
Scientific Name:
Dendrocygna bicolor
Fulvous Whistling-Duck Data:
Length: 20 in
Wingspan: 36 in
Weight: 35 oz
Migratory: True
ABA Score: 1
Relative size:
Roughly Hawk-sized