Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a long-legged, social duck with a distinctive whistling call and striking plumage — chestnut body with a black belly and pink bill. Found in wetlands, marshes and flooded fields across the Americas, they are unusually terrestrial for ducks and often feed by grazing on grasses and seeds.
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Quick Facts
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Unlike many ducks, Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks often nest in tree cavities and roost in trees at night.
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Lifespan
8–12 years
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Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, flooded fields, lagoons
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Diet
Seeds, grasses, aquatic plants, small invertebrates
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Region
Americas (southern North America to South America)
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