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White-faced whistling ducks predominantly forage at dusk and at night in small groups. The typical clear whistling calls result from the special development of their windpipes.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: ducks, geese, swans, and relatives; family: ducks, geese and swans Along with eight other species it belongs to the subfamily of whistling ducks. |
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| Habitat | Widespread at water bodies from South America to Africa. |
| Reproduction | 4–13 eggs; incubation: 26–30 days |
| Diet | Wide diet ranging from plants to aquatic invertebrates such as snails and insects. |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
