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Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Dendrocygna

About

The fulvous whistling duck or fulvous tree duck (Dendrocygna bicolor) is a whistling duck that breeds across the world's tropical regions in much of Mexico and South America, the West Indies, the southern US, sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian subcontinent. It has mainly reddish brown plumage, long legs and a long grey bill, and shows a distinctive white band across its black tail in flight. Like other members of its ancient lineage, it has a whistling...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fulvous Whistling-Duck?
The scientific name of Fulvous Whistling-Duck is Dendrocygna bicolor.
What is the conservation status of Fulvous Whistling-Duck?
The Fulvous Whistling-Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Fulvous Whistling-Duck belong to?
Fulvous Whistling-Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Fulvous Whistling-Duck belong to?
Fulvous Whistling-Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Fulvous Whistling-Duck belong to?
Fulvous Whistling-Duck belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Fulvous Whistling-Duck belong to?
Fulvous Whistling-Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Fulvous Whistling-Duck belong to?
Fulvous Whistling-Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Fulvous Whistling-Duck belong to?
Fulvous Whistling-Duck belongs to the genus Dendrocygna.