Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

BBWD

Code 6

DENAUT

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown with a white eye ring.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Gray
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 46-53 cm (18-21 in)
Weight: 816 g (28.8 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Black
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Red-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Steady direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 86-91 cm (34-36 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid black
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Pink-red

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