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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a fun bird known for its loud whistling calls! It has a black belly and a bright orange bill, making it easy to spot in the wetlands where it lives.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck has a striking bright pink bill and long, pinkish-orange legs. Its body is mostly chestnut brown, with a distinctive black belly and large white patches on its wings visible in flight. This upright posture and unique bill color set it apart from other ducks.

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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

Baby whistling-ducks can jump from tree nests up to 50 feet high without getting hurt!

Families sometimes lay their eggs in one giant nest, sharing childcare duties!

Their bright pink bill makes them look like they're ready for a party!

These ducks often gather in huge groups, sometimes thousands strong!

Habilidades especiales

Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks can nest high in tree cavities, an unusual skill for ducks, keeping their eggs safe from ground predators.

Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks have long legs that help them walk and run easily on land, finding food away from water.

Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks have strong pair bonds and both parents help incubate eggs and raise the ducklings.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 47-56 cm
Envergadura: 76-94 cm
Peso: 0.65-1.3 kg
Esperanza de vida: 8-10 años
Top Speed: 65 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 9-18
Incubación: 27-30 días
Distancia de migración: 2000 km

Dieta y alimentación

These ducks mostly munch on yummy plants, seeds, and sometimes tiny insects.

Diferencias por edad: Young ducklings may eat more insects for protein before switching to a plant-based diet.

Alimentos principales

aquatic plants
seeds
grains
insects
small aquatic invertebrates

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

Ducklings and adults can become a meal for these large reptiles.

eats

Rice

Oryza sativa

Feeds on rice grains, sometimes impacting agricultural fields.

eats

Corn

Zea mays

Consumes corn, often found foraging in agricultural areas.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Large raptors like owls can prey on both adult ducks and ducklings.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Pies palmeados

Se caracteriza por tener los dedos conectados por una membrana, lo que generalmente ayuda a nadar.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Colorido

Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.

Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.