Plumed Whistling Duck
Plumed Whistling Duck
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The Plumed Whistling Duck is an elegant, long-legged duck native to Australia, distinguished by its erect posture and the long, straw-colored plumes on its flanks. It is a common and highly gregarious species.
Where to spot
Grasslands, floodplains, and shallow freshwater wetlands across northern and eastern Australia.
How to spot
Look for their distinctive upright stance and long plumes. Their high-pitched, two-note whistle is a key identification call, often heard from foraging flocks.
When to spot
Active during both day and night, though often seen foraging in fields or water during cooler parts of the day.
Where to spot
Grasslands, floodplains, and shallow freshwater wetlands across northern and eastern Australia.
How to spot
Look for their distinctive upright stance and long plumes. Their high-pitched, two-note whistle is a key identification call, often heard from foraging flocks.
When to spot
Active during both day and night, though often seen foraging in fields or water during cooler parts of the day.
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These ducks are highly social, often forming very large flocks that can number in the thousands, especially during the dry season when they congregate at permanent water bodies.
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