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White-faced Whistling-Duck

100

2 months ago door jenny van Dorland

Points: 100

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The White-faced Whistling Duck is a widespread and distinctive waterfowl species recognized by its striking black, white, and chestnut plumage, particularly its prominent white face and dark cap.

Where to spot

Freshwater wetlands, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers across sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America.

How to spot

Easily identified by its white face contrasting with a dark cap and body. Listen for its clear, three-note whistling call, often heard in flight or when disturbed.

When to spot

Active throughout the day and sometimes at night. Often seen in flocks, especially during the non-breeding season.

Where to spot

Freshwater wetlands, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers across sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America.

How to spot

Easily identified by its white face contrasting with a dark cap and body. Listen for its clear, three-note whistling call, often heard in flight or when disturbed.

When to spot

Active throughout the day and sometimes at night. Often seen in flocks, especially during the non-breeding season.

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

This species has an incredibly disjunct natural distribution, found in both South America and sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting a fascinating history of trans-oceanic dispersal or ancient continental connections.

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Recently spotted: 3 (Seen in the last 3 months)

Last spotted: 2 months ago door jenny van Dorland

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3 observations

jenny van Dorland

2 months ago

White-faced Whistling-Duck

Nangombe, Central Region

+45

Lifer

Bert

2 months ago

White-faced Whistling-Duck

Hattem, Gelderland

+125

Wat een bijzondere vangst! Tussen wat wilde eenden zagen we een afwijking. Na wat beter kijken bleek het deze bijzondere eend te zijn. We hoorden ook de fluit die we eerst niet linkten aan de eend. Blij mee!

Lifer

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Sarah

2 months ago

White-faced Whistling-Duck

Hattem, Gelderland

+115

We zagen deze eend die we eerst niet herkende, toen hoorde we opeens fluitgeluiden van die eend komen! Toen we erachter kwamen dat het deze eend was bleek die heel zeldzaam te zijn en eigenlijk niet in Nederland voor te komen dus waarschijnlijk is die ontsnapt.