Spotted Whistling-duck vs Crested Shelduck
Dendrocygna guttata comparé à Tadorna cristata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Spotted Whistling-duck | Crested Shelduck |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Dendrocygna guttata | Tadorna cristata |
| Ordre | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Famille | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,3 cm (16.3 in) | 59,8 cm (23.5 in) |
| Poids | 677,5 g (23.90 oz) | 1235,0 g (43.56 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to … | Possibly extinct; Crested Shelduck fed on seeds, aquatic plants, and invertebrates near East Asian wetlands; … |
| Taille de la couvée | 10-11 | 10 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Spotted Whistling-duck only
Crested Shelduck only
Aucun(e)
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.
Crested Shelduck
Historically known from coastal Korea, Siberia, and possibly Japan. Habitat preferences poorly known; specimens were collected near coasts and rivers. Possibly extinct.
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.
Crested Shelduck
Critically endangered; last confirmed sightings in 1971. No vocalizations reliably recorded. Presumed similar to related shelducks based on phylogeny but effectively unknown.
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.
Crested Shelduck
Breeds across the Palearctic; winters from West Africa to South Africa. Uses the western and central Palearctic–African flyways.
Statut de conservation
Spotted Whistling-duck
Crested Shelduck
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.
Crested Shelduck
Critically rare; known from few specimens. Males dark green head with bushy crest; black and white body with chestnut flanks. Females have white facial markings and brown-barred body. Possibly extinct; …
About These Birds
Spotted Whistling-duck
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.
Crested Shelduck
A mysterious possibly extinct shelduck known from only a handful of specimens collected in Korea and Siberia before 1916. Males had a black head with green sheen, white crest, and colorful body. No confirmed sightings since 1971. Possibly on the edge of extinction or already extinct.