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Spotted Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna guttata

Least Concern
날개 폭
41.3 cm
체중
677.5 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

소개

옆구리에 굵은 흰 반점, 주황-붉은 부리와 다리, 엷은 얼굴을 가진 소형 어두운 갈색 홍따오기. 뉴기니·필리핀·인도네시아의 열대 습지에 서식. 종종 담수 개울과 침수 초원 근처에서 발견. 다른 홍따오기보다 덜 사회적.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 41.3 cm 16.3 in
체중 677.5 g 23.90 oz

식별

깃털

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.

Habitat & Range

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.

분포 지역

Ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa in open woodland and savanna. Largely sedentary with local seasonal movements to water.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to grain and sea grasses.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-31 days.

산란 수

10-11

소리

노래

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.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Dendrocygna
Dendrocygna guttata

Distribution

Spotted Whistling-duck has been recorded in 5 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Spotted Whistling-duck eat?
Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to grain and sea grasses.
Where does the Spotted Whistling-duck live?
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.
Is the Spotted Whistling-duck endangered?
The Spotted Whistling-duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Whistling-duck nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28-31 days.
What does the Spotted Whistling-duck sound like?
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.
How big is the Spotted Whistling-duck?
The Spotted Whistling-duck has a wingspan of 41.3 cm, weight of 677.5 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Whistling-duck belong to?
The Spotted Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna guttata) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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