Spotted Whistling-duck
Dendrocygna guttata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dendrocygna-guttata"></birdfyi-bird>The Spotted Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna guttata) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (enten, gänse und schwäne), within the order Anseriformes (wasservögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.3 cm and a weight of 677.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small dark brown whistling-duck with bold white spots on its flanks, orange-red bill and legs, and a pale face. Found in tropical wetlands of New Guinea, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Often found near freshwater streams and flooded grassland. Less gregarious than other whistling-ducks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 41,3 cm | 16.3 in |
| Gewicht | 677,5 g | 23.90 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Dark brown above; head and neck dark brown. Underparts heavily spotted white on dark brown ground, giving spotted appearance. Flanks with bold white spots. Pink-red bill and legs. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater wetlands, rice fields, streams, and forest pools in New Guinea, Sulawesi, the Philippines, and Moluccas. Often found near forested rivers and seasonal swamps at low elevations.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-31 days.
Gelegegröße
10-11
Lautgebung
Gesang
A musical, high whistle similar to other whistling-ducks. Call is softer and less far-carrying than White-faced or Black-bellied species. Given in flight and on water.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Dendrocygna |
| Arten | Dendrocygna guttata |
Distribution
Spotted Whistling-duck has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family