Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
ORDER: ANSERIFORMES
FAMILY: ANATIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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Olivia Graves/GBBC
A striking and gregarious duck of the Neotropics, the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck reaches the United States only in the very southern parts. Its long neck, long legs, black belly, and white wing patch make it a distinctive-looking waterfowl.
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Appearance

Ducks
Adult Description
- Medium-sized duck.
- Long neck.
- Long, pink legs.
- Chest and back rufous.
- Face gray.
- Bill red.
- Belly black.
- Large white patch on back of wings.
Immature Description
Immature like adult, but duller and more grayish brown, with gray bill and feet, and mostly gray belly with some black spots.