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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis ORDER: ANSERIFORMES FAMILY: ANATIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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© Kevin T. Karlson

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

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Typical Voice

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.

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    Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

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    • © Kevin T. Karlson, Brazos Bend, Texas, February 2000
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    Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

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    • © Kevin T. Karlson, Texas, April 2000