Spotted Whistling-duck vs Australasian Shoveler
Dendrocygna guttata comparado com Spatula rhynchotis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Spotted Whistling-duck | Australasian Shoveler |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Dendrocygna guttata | Spatula rhynchotis |
| Ordem | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |
| Família | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 41,3 cm (16.3 in) | 44,8 cm (17.6 in) |
| Peso | 677,5 g (23.90 oz) | 678,0 g (23.92 oz) |
| Dieta | Primarily herbivorous; grazes tundra grasses and sedges; winters on coastal marshes and farmland, switching to … | Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, seeds, and plant material; dabbles in shallow freshwater; diet seasonally variable. |
| Tamanho da postura | 10-11 | 5-13 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Spotted Whistling-duck only
Australasian Shoveler 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.
Australasian Shoveler
Freshwater and brackish wetlands, lakes, and marshes across southern and eastern Australia and New Zealand. Nomadic in Australia; follows seasonal flooding. Often on permanent lakes and coastal lagoons.
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.
Australasian Shoveler
Male emits a soft, muffled tok; female gives a series of rapid, descending quacks. The female's characteristic quacking laugh is similar to the Northern Shoveler but slightly lower pitched.
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.
Australasian Shoveler
Breeds in central Asia; winters mainly in South and Southeast Asia, with some birds reaching eastern Africa.
Estado de conservação
Spotted Whistling-duck
Australasian Shoveler
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.
Australasian Shoveler
Males have slate-blue head with white crescent before eye; rich rufous-brown below with white breast spot. Blue forewing and green speculum. Females mottled brown. Long spatulate bill bluish-gray. Dimorphic.
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.
Australasian Shoveler
A medium-sized shoveler with the distinctive large bill. Males are brownish with blue-grey wing patches and white facial crescent; females are mottled brown. Found in Australia and New Zealand. Nomadic within Australia; follows seasonal inland flooding.