6,036 observationsLeast Concern
Lesser Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna javanica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Dendrocygna
About
The lesser whistling duck (Dendrocygna javanica), also known as Indian whistling duck or lesser whistling teal, is a species of whistling duck that breeds in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal feeders that during the day may be found in flocks around lakes and wet paddy fields. They can perch on trees and sometimes build their nest in the hollow of a tree. This brown and long-necked duck has broad wings that are...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Whistling-Duck is Dendrocygna javanica.
- The Lesser Whistling-Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Lesser Whistling-Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Whistling-Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Lesser Whistling-Duck belongs to the class Aves.
- Lesser Whistling-Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Lesser Whistling-Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Lesser Whistling-Duck belongs to the genus Dendrocygna.