Wandering Whistling-Duck

Scientific Name: |
Dendrocygna arcuata |
Habitat: |
Freshwater wetlands from marshes to swamps to ricefields |
Birdwatch note: |
Common resident. Note black crown, dark brown
wings and back contrasting with white rump and stripes on
flanks. Nosiy on water and in flight giving characteristic
whistle-like twittering resembling sounds of a squeaky toy. |
Photo credit: |
Tina Mallari, www.csmallari.smugmug.com |
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