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Birds
White-faced whistling duck
White-faced whistling duck · Dendrocygna viduata
Experience the sociable nature of the white-faced whistling duck in impressive flocks at sunrise.
Fact file
- Size
- 40 to 45 cm tall
- Males and females
- Males and females have similar plumage and no obvious differences.
- Sounds
- They produce clear, three-note whistling calls.
How to identify White-faced whistling duck
The white-faced whistling duck reaches a size of 40 to 45 cm. It has an elongated body and an upright posture.
Its characteristic feature is the white facial pattern, which is framed by a black head and neck. Its grey bill and the chestnut-brown colouring of the neck stand out clearly against the dark brown to black back.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
Where White-faced whistling duck live
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