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White-backed Duck

Thalassornis leuconotus

Least Concern
날개 폭
33.3 cm
체중
704.6666666666666 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

The White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.3 cm and a weight of 704.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

흰등오리는 사하라 이남 아프리카와 마다가스카르의 습지에 서식하는 독특한 잠수 오리입니다. 갈색 줄무늬 깃털과 흰 등, 특이한 납작한 부리가 특징이며, 수생 식물이 무성한 얕은 연못과 호수에 서식합니다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 33.3 cm 13.1 in
체중 704.6666666666666 g 24.86 oz

식별

깃털

Heavily mottled and barred brown and buff overall. Diagnostic white back patch visible in flight. Head brown with whitish face and chin. Stiff tail held erect. Sexes similar; stiff-tail diving duck.

Habitat & Range

Freshwater lakes, ponds, and swamps with abundant floating aquatic vegetation, especially water lilies, in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Prefers shallow sheltered water with emergent vegetation for cover.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Incubation: 29-33 days. Fledging: 55 days.

산란 수

4-10

소리

노래

Soft, low whistles and hissing sounds. The White-backed Duck is relatively quiet compared to whistling-ducks. Alarm call is a low 'peep'. Mostly heard at night.

분류학

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

External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Where does the White-backed Duck live?
Freshwater lakes, ponds, and swamps with abundant floating aquatic vegetation, especially water lilies, in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Prefers shallow sheltered water with emergent vegetation for cover.
Is the White-backed Duck endangered?
The White-backed Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-backed Duck nest?
Incubation: 29-33 days. Fledging: 55 days.
What does the White-backed Duck sound like?
Soft, low whistles and hissing sounds. The White-backed Duck is relatively quiet compared to whistling-ducks. Alarm call is a low 'peep'. Mostly heard at night.
How big is the White-backed Duck?
The White-backed Duck has a wingspan of 33.3 cm, weight of 704.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the White-backed Duck belong to?
The White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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