Spotted Whistling-duck (species: Dendrocygna (Dendrocygna) guttata) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Dendrocygna (Dendrocygna) guttata
Spotted Whistling-duck


©Dick Daniels: Spotted Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna (Dendrocygna) guttata)

©Tom Tarrant: Spotted Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna (Dendrocygna) guttata)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Dendrocygna
Species Dendrocygna (Dendrocygna) guttata
Status least concern
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Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

The spotted white flanks and ventral surface assist in identification.

Size

  • From 43 cm to 50 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Spotted Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna (Dendrocygna) guttata)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Its range is the Philippines south through central Indonesia to New Guinea. It has recently colonised Australia, with a small population now resident at Weipa on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula. (Wikipedia)

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.