Least Concern Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Also known as: Cornfield 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.
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Unlike many ducks, Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks often nest in tree cavities and roost in trees at night. Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Weight
0.8 kg
Height
50 cm
Length
52 cm
Wingspan
90 cm
Top Speed
60
km/h
Social Structure:
Gregarious (Large flocks)
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal/Nocturnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident/Partially migratory
Population Trend: Increasing
Main Threats:
- Habitat loss
- Hunting
Brazos Bend (Texas)
Everglades (Florida)
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
