Whistling duck
A long-legged waterfowl in the genus Dendrocygna, named for its clear, whistling calls. Its species occur mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.
Dendrocygna: A genus of long-legged, whistling waterfowl found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. This is the genus that contains all whistling ducks.
Black-bellied whistling duck: A long-legged whistling duck with a chestnut body, black belly, and red bill. This conspicuous species is widespread in the Americas.
Rice field: A flooded agricultural field used to grow rice. Several whistling duck species feed and roost in rice-growing landscapes.
True duck: A member of the subfamily Anatinae, which includes dabbling and diving ducks. Whistling ducks are in a separate subfamily, despite their duck-like appearance.
Anatidae: The bird family that includes ducks, geese, and swans. Whistling ducks belong to this broader waterfowl family.
Fulvous whistling duck: A brownish whistling duck with a dark crown and pale stripe along the side of its neck. It is a widely distributed species often found in rice fields and wetlands.
Wetland: Land saturated or flooded with water permanently or seasonally, supporting aquatic life. Wetlands provide the feeding, nesting, and resting habitat whistling ducks require.
Goose: A large waterfowl in the tribe Anserini, generally longer-necked than ducks. Whistling ducks can resemble small geese in their upright posture and long legs.
Waterfowl: Aquatic birds, especially members of the duck, goose, and swan families. This broad group includes whistling ducks and their closer relatives.
Lesser whistling duck: A small, chestnut-colored whistling duck native to South and Southeast Asia. Its large flocks and nocturnal feeding illustrate the varied habits of the genus.