West Indian Whistling-duck
Dendrocygna arborea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dendrocygna-arborea"></birdfyi-bird>The West Indian Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arborea) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.3 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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소개
갈색·검은색 깃털, 엷은 얼굴, 어두운 줄무늬의 밤색 아랫면을 가진 대형 어두운 홍따오기. 카리브 해 고유종. 서인도 제도 최대 토착 오리; 사냥·서식지 손실로 취약종으로 등재. 야자나무와 삼림 나무에 집단으로 쉰다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 51.3 cm | 20.2 in |
| 체중 | 1030.0 g | 36.33 oz |
식별
깃털
Dark brown upperparts; head and neck dark with pale sides. Flanks black with bold white spots. Breast dark brown; belly blackish with white flank streaks. Long dark legs. Largest Dendrocygna. Sexes alike.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, mangrove swamps, palm savannas, and forested wetlands in the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Nests in palm crowns and hollow trees. Highly dependent on Caribbean wet forests and freshwater lagoons.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: CV,SC. Incubation: 30 days.
산란 수
4-16
소리
노래
A loud, 3-syllable whistle 'whee-whee-whee'. The NT conservation status reflects population pressures. Less commonly heard than its more abundant whistling-duck relatives.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 과 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Dendrocygna |
| 종 | Dendrocygna arborea |
Distribution
West Indian Whistling-duck has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family