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Wandering Whistling Duck

Dendrocygna arcuata

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
796.2 g
Diet
Aquatic plants
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 121

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 121).

DEF 95

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 95).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: Sumatra and Philippines to Australia & New Guinea & New Britain (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) and Fiji (Southwestern Polynesia) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Dendrocygna arcuata arcuata

    Philippines to Indonesian Arch.

  • Dendrocygna arcuata pygmaea

    New Britain (se Bismarck Arch.)

  • Dendrocygna arcuata australis

    s New Guinea and n, e Australia

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Dendrocygna arcuata

Which family does it belong to?

Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: Sumatra and Philippines to Australia & New Guinea & New Britain (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) and Fiji (Southwestern Polynesia)

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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