Spotted Whistling-duck vs Spur-winged Goose
Dendrocygna guttata comparado con Plectropterus gambensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Spotted Whistling-duck | Spur-winged Goose |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Dendrocygna guttata | Plectropterus gambensis |
| Orden | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Familia | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 41,3 cm (16.3 in) | 104,5 cm (41.1 in) |
| Peso | 677,5 g (23.90 oz) | 4475,0 g (157.85 oz) |
| Dieta | Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to … | Eats seeds, invertebrates, and aquatic plants; dabbles in shallow water; omnivorous diet shifts with breeding … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 10-11 | 6-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Spotted Whistling-duck only
Spur-winged Goose 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.
Spur-winged Goose
Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, and flooded grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from the Sahel to South Africa. Feeds along wetland margins and on agricultural land near water. Nests on the ground.
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.
Spur-winged Goose
A harsh, goose-like clucking 'uk-uk-uk' in flight. Males give a whistling hiss. Large and ungainly; its loud wing beats and harsh calls are characteristic of savanna wetlands.
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.
Spur-winged Goose
Breeds across Alaska and Canada in wetlands; winters along the Pacific coast from the Aleutians to Baja California.
Estado de conservación
Spotted Whistling-duck
Spur-winged Goose
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.
Spur-winged Goose
Large; black upperparts with glossy green and purple iridescence. White forehead patch, facial skin reddish, and white underparts. Males have larger red facial caruncle and bill knob than females. Spur …
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.
Spur-winged Goose
El pato espolonado o ganso espolonado africano es el pato más pesado del África subsahariana. El macho tiene el plumaje negro iridiscente con el vientre blanco y la cara con carúnculas rojas. Su nombre alude a los espolones que tiene en los hombros de las alas, usados en combate. Habita en ríos, lagunas y pantanos de África, anidando en árboles o en el suelo.