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.
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is resident/Partially migratory and is associated with Wetlands, marshes, flooded fields, lagoons in Americas (southern North America to South America).
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck can be found in Americas (southern North America to South America) and is most often associated with Wetlands, marshes, flooded fields, lagoons.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck feeds on Seeds, grasses, aquatic plants, small invertebrates and is considered a herbivore.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is currently listed as Least Concern, with a increasing population trend. Main threats include Habitat loss, Hunting.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is usually gregarious (large flocks).
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is typically diurnal/nocturnal.
The main threats facing the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck include Habitat loss and Hunting.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck population trend is currently increasing.
Well-known places to look for the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck include Brazos Bend (Texas) and Everglades (Florida).
Natural predators of the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck include Raccoons, Birds of prey, and Large snakes.
Highly social bird often heard before it is seen due to its whistling flight call.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is part of the Anatidae family and an Anseriformes order.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck weighs about 0.8 kg, stands around 50 cm tall, reaches about 52 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 90 cm.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck can reach speeds of around 60 km/h.
