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White-faced Whistling Duck

Dendrocygna viduata

Photo by LisaGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

This species has a long grey bill, long head and longish legs. It has a white face and crown, and black rear head. The back and wings are dark brown to black, and the underparts are black, although the flanks have fine white barring. The neck is chestnut. All plumages are similar, except that juveniles have a much less contrasted head pattern.

Habitat:

The habitat is still freshwater lakes or reservoirs, with plentiful vegetation, where this duck feeds on seeds and other plant food.

Notes:

Spotted in the London Wetland Centre, London

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Thanks for the comments Ashish, I've swopped the pictures around. I would recommend the London Wetland Centre http://www.wwt.org.uk/visit-us/london
I see a Moorhen behind it..in first picture..Its look very nice place..!!
Second picture looks better and gives visual idea of your description..!!

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