Spotted Whistling-duck vs Spur-winged Goose
Dendrocygna guttata comparado com Plectropterus gambensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Spotted Whistling-duck | Spur-winged Goose |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Dendrocygna guttata | Plectropterus gambensis |
| Ordem | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Família | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| 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 … |
| Tamanho da postura | 10-11 | 6-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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Spur-winged Goose only
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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 conservação
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
O parreco-pintalgado é um pato assobiadeiro grande encontrado nas Filipinas, Indonésia e Papua Nova Guiné. Distingue-se pelos seus flancos e cobertura da cauda largamente com pintas brancas num fundo escuro. Tem pescoço escuro, coroa castanha e bico e pernas cinzentos. Habita zonas húmidas tropicais de baixa altitude, lagos e arrozais. Tem uma distribuição fragmentada e é classificado como quase ameaçado em algumas regiões.
Spur-winged Goose
O ganso-esporão é o maior ganso africano e um dos maiores patos do mundo. Os machos têm um esporão grande na curva da asa usado em disputas territoriais e proteção do ninho. Tem plumagem preta e branca marcante com face e garganta vermelhos e tubérculo vermelho-laranja no bico. Habita savanas, florestas e zonas húmidas na África subsariana, especialmente junto a rios e lagos. É comumente visto em pares ou pequenos grupos.