Wandering Whistling-Duck
Wandering Whistling-Duck
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The Wandering Whistling-Duck is an elegant, largely aquatic bird found across Australasia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is named for its tendency to undertake nomadic movements in response to water availability.
Where to spot
Found across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Look for them in shallow freshwater wetlands, billabongs, floodplains, and rice paddies.
How to spot
Identify by its long neck, dark crown, pale face and throat, and barred flanks. Look for them foraging in groups, often dabbling or up-ending in shallow water. Listen for their clear, high-pitched whistling calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in their range, with movements influenced by local rainfall and water conditions. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons.
Where to spot
Found across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Look for them in shallow freshwater wetlands, billabongs, floodplains, and rice paddies.
How to spot
Identify by its long neck, dark crown, pale face and throat, and barred flanks. Look for them foraging in groups, often dabbling or up-ending in shallow water. Listen for their clear, high-pitched whistling calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in their range, with movements influenced by local rainfall and water conditions. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
These ducks are strong swimmers and divers, often feeding by submerging their entire bodies, and they are known for their distinctive whistling calls given in flight or while feeding.
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