White-backed Duck
Thalassornis leuconotus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalassornis-leuconotus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (patos, gansos y cisnes), within the order Anseriformes (aves acuáticas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.3 cm and a weight of 704.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,3 cm | 13.1 in |
| Peso | 704,6666666666666 g | 24.86 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Heavily mottled and barred brown and buff overall. Diagnostic white back patch visible in flight. Head brown with whitish face and chin. Stiff tail held erect. Sexes similar; stiff-tail diving duck.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, ponds, and swamps with abundant floating aquatic vegetation, especially water lilies, in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Prefers shallow sheltered water with emergent vegetation for cover.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 29-33 days. Fledging: 55 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-10
Sonido
Canto
Soft, low whistles and hissing sounds. The White-backed Duck is relatively quiet compared to whistling-ducks. Alarm call is a low 'peep'. Mostly heard at night.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Anseriformes (Aves Acuáticas) |
| Familia | Anatidae (Patos, Gansos y Cisnes) |
| Genus | Thalassornis |
| Especies | Thalassornis leuconotus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family