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Black-bellied Whistling Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Photo by Carolina
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Field Notes

Description:

The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is 19-21 in (48–53 cm) long. It has a long red bill, long head and longish legs, pale grey head and mostly grey-brown plumage. Due to its unique appearance, this species is almost unmistakable. With an upright stance, long pink legs, and long neck, adult Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are unlikely to be confused with any other bird within their range.

Habitat:

From the southernmost United States and tropical Central to south-central South America

Notes:

Photographed at the Pereira zoo.

Species ID Suggestions

Black-billed Tree-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Comments (9)

They are gorgeous! send some to Montana pleeeze.
Thank you both. Satyen, I used a Canon 100mm macro.
I need confirmation, are these Black-Bellied Whistling ducks?
Sii mas hermosos, pero no se bien que especie sera, tal vez Dendrocygna autumnalis bebes?
que patillos mas super bonitos..que especie seran??

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