Black-bellied Whistling Duck

Description:

I didn't understand when my grandmotheIr said "Get your ducks in a row". I didn't know I was supposed to take her literally. The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is a mid-sized waterfowl species. Length ranges from 47 to 56 cm, body mass from 652 to 1,020 g (1.44 to 2.2 lb) and wingspan ranges from 76 to 94 cm (30 to 37 in). It has a long red bill, long head and longish legs, pale grey head and mostly grey-brown plumage. The belly and tail are black, and the body plumage, back of the neck and cap are a rich chestnut brown. The face and upper neck are grey, and they sport a thin but distinct white eye-ring.

Habitat:

Breeds from the southernmost United States and tropical Central to south-central South America.The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is mainly non-migratory. Birds in the extreme northern portions of their range (Arizona, Louisiana, and parts of Texas) move south in winter. At the heart of their range, there is a tendency to travel in flocks over the winter months, though this behavior is not a true long-range migration but rather local dispersal.

Notes:

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