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west indian whistling-duck

dendrocygna aborea

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19.2965, -81.2375

Field Notes

Description:

the west indian whistling duck is the largest and rarest of the 8 species of unique whistling ducks found throughout the worlds tropical regions.

Habitat:

wooded swamps and mangroves...

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Comments (1)
alicelongmartin
I would like to see their feet also, the next time around.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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