Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans
Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis, is a duck in the Anatidae family and the Anseriformes order. Its breeding range runs from se Texas through Middle America into South America, reaching n Argentina. It is a medium-sized waterbird with a long pink bill, a long head and fairly long legs. The belly and tail are black, while the rest of the plumage is mostly grey-brown with chestnut tones. It is a noisy species with a clear whistling call. It nests in hollow trees, and also uses chimneys, abandoned buildings and nest boxes.
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Family
- Anatidae — Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Breeding range
- North America, Middle America, South America: se Texas to n Argentina
