Spotted Whistling-duck vs Masked Duck
Dendrocygna guttata comparado con Nomonyx dominicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Spotted Whistling-duck | Masked Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Dendrocygna guttata | Nomonyx dominicus |
| Orden | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Familia | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 41,3 cm (16.3 in) | 27,6 cm (10.9 in) |
| Peso | 677,5 g (23.90 oz) | 361,0 g (12.73 oz) |
| Dieta | Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to … | Dives and dabbles for aquatic seeds, plant matter, and invertebrates in freshwater marshes and ponds … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 10-11 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Spotted Whistling-duck only
Masked Duck only
Ninguno
Spotted Whistling-duck
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.
Song & Call Comparison
Spotted Whistling-duck
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.
Masked Duck
Male emits a soft, dove-like cooing note; female gives a harsh, emphatic quack. The male's gentle, almost melodic cooing is surprising for a stiff-tail; heard in tropical American marshes.
Geographic Range & Migration
Spotted Whistling-duck
Ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa in open woodland and savanna. Largely sedentary with local seasonal movements to water.
Masked Duck
Resident from Mexico and the Caribbean south through Central America to northern South America. Found in lowland freshwater marshes and lagoons.
Estado de conservación
Spotted Whistling-duck
Masked Duck
How to Tell Them Apart
Spotted Whistling-duck
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.
Masked Duck
Male is rich rufous-chestnut with black mask from forehead to face, boldly spotted black on upperparts; blue bill. Female is streaked buff and brown with two dark facial stripes crossing …
About These Birds
Spotted Whistling-duck
El pato silbador moteado es un pato silbador de Indonesia, Filipinas y Nueva Guinea, fácilmente reconocible por el plumaje marrón oscuro con manchas blancas en los flancos. Habita en bosques húmedos tropicales con estanques, pantanos y arrozales. Como todos los patos silbadores, tiene un llamado silbante característico y postura erguida. Está clasificado como casi amenazado.
Masked Duck
El pato enmascarado chico es una pequeña focha-pato de cola tiesa del Nuevo Mundo con el macho de color castaño rojizo con la cara negra y un manchón azul en el pico. Habita en estanques y lagunas de agua dulce con vegetación densa en América Central y del Sur, y el sur de Texas. Es un buceo hábil, usando las patas y las alas para moverse bajo el agua.