Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Black Bellied Whistling Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Photo by EvelynWilson
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

29.3333, -110.667

Field Notes

Description:

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.

Habitat:

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.

Reference Links:

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of …

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment
Photographed
PublishedApril 28, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies