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White-faced Whistling-duck

A species of Whistling-ducks, Also known as White Faced Tree Ducks
Scientific name : Dendrocygna viduata Genus : Whistling-ducks

White-faced Whistling-duck, A species of Whistling-ducks
Also known as:
White Faced Tree Ducks
Botanical name: Dendrocygna viduata
Genus: Whistling-ducks
White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The white-faced whistling duck a long grey bill, a long head, and longish legs. It has a black neck and head, and distinctive white face that gives them their name, though the amount of white color visible has regional variations among the species. For example, the white-faced whistling ducks with more black coloration are commonly found in western Africa where rainfall supersedes the dry season. The back and wings are dark brown to black, and the underparts are black with a fine white barring on the flanks. The neck is chestnut. Males and females have similar plumage. Juveniles are similar in color to adults, but have a much less contrasted head pattern.
Size
48 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Bronze
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
12 years
Feeding Habits
White-faced Whistling-duck primarily consumes plant material, including seeds. Its feeding behaviors involve foraging, often at night. This bird is known for having specialized dietary preferences consistent with its habitat.
Habitat
The white-faced Whistling-duck typically inhabits a wide variety of wetlands across broad geographic regions in Africa and South America. Favoring settings with fresh water in open country, these birds are found in swamps, flooded areas, and reservoirs. White-faced Whistling-duck thrive in environments with abundant vegetation, such as rice fields, and may inhabit artificial wetlands, including estuaries and lakes. They are adaptable and sometimes occupy even small waterbodies, able to live at altitudes up to 3000 meters, as recorded in Uganda.
Dite type
Herbivorous

General Info

Species Status

The white-faced whistling duck is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) Photo By Francesco Veronesi , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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