Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
The black-bellied whistling duck, formerly called the black-bellied tree duck, is a whistling duck that before 2000 bred mainly in the southernmost United States, Mexico, and tropical Central to south-central South America. It can be found year-round in much of the United States. It has been recorded in every eastern state and adjacent Canadian province. Since it is one of only two whistling duck species native to North America, it is occasionally just known as the "whistling duck" or "Mexican squealer" in the southern USA.
Fun Fact
The wing bar is unique among whistling ducks.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feed on submerged vegetation by wading through shallow water.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance