Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

The Fulvous Whistling-Duck, scientifically known as Dendrocygna bicolor, is a medium-sized waterfowl species found in the Americas. It is characterized by its distinctive reddish-brown plumage, long neck, and a unique whistling call. These ducks are often found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and flooded fields where they forage for seeds, aquatic plants, and small invertebrates. They are known for their strong pair bonds and often form large flocks during the non-breeding season. The Fulvous Whistling-Duck is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, with stable populations across its range.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, swamps, flooded fields