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CONSERVATION STATUS
The Fulvous Whistling-Duck is ranked as Least Concern at this time. The prior rating of this bird was Lower Risk. The ratting was changed in 2004 as a result of the current range and population of this bird species. The range of this bird is about 10 million square kilometers. The Fulvous Whistling-Duck has a population of up to 1.5 million individual birds. There is no reason to think at this time that this bird species is facing immediate danger. The Fulvous Whistling-Duck is native to many countries throughout the world.
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SUMMARY
Overview
Fulvous Whistling-Duck: Large, long-legged, long-necked duck with dark brown back and white V-shaped rump patch. Head and underparts are buff with white throat and vent. The white-edged side and flank feathers form a striking border between sides and back. Tail is black with white undertail coverts.
Range and Habitat
Fulvous Whistling-Duck: Breeds in southern California, coastal Texas and Louisiana, and southern Florida; winters along the east coast of Mexico. Preferred habitats include shallow freshwater marshes, lakes, and flooded agricultural fields.
SONGS AND CALLS
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Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Voice Text
"k-weeoo", "kee"
INTERESTING FACTS
- The Fulvous Whistling-Duck's common name comes from the hoarse whistling sound it makes and from its coloring. Fulvous means tawny.
- They are easily domesticated and are quite tame even in the wild.
- Largely nocturnal, they migrate at night and rest and feed during the day, unlike most other ducks.
- A group of ducks has many collective nouns, including a "brace", "flush", "paddling", "raft", and "team" of ducks.
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